<< <i>I still would not be suprised if this was a scam (I don't trust people outside my immediate family), and even if it's not.......No way in heck would I send free cards to a person who attempted to lowball me. Rich >>
What would a "lowball"offer be on a lot of Will Clark cards? A quarter? Fifty cents?
<< <i>My Unlce looked at me and said......I can't believe that Spanish lady jumped into that car without even knowing the lady driving the car! People are odd around here! >>
Why would a "Spanish" lady be afraid of the "white" lady? Everyone knows white people can do no wrong!!
<< <i>JMB: I would like to consider myself a very careful person. However, yes....sometimes I am paranoid. As far as how many friends I have.....I have a few outside my employees, but as my old man taught me growing up in Chicago......"It's ok to have a few friends, but never allow yourself to get to close to them as you never know when they will turn on you". Rich >>
1. Work friends don't count, unless you do things socially with them. 2. We see the genesis of Rich's problems with people.
ITZA: If you need an inhaler during after hours, the place you should go is to an emergency room. Heck, if I wanted to be available after normal working hours I would have been a doctor instead of a pharmacist. Plus, smart people not only always carry a backup inhaler with them but are smart enough to get a refill of their albuterol before it runs out (it's very easy to check how much medicine is left in the canister by submerging it in a glass of water).
BHL....I only have a few friends by choice. Since I deal with people all day long, during my free time all I want to see is my family an/or to be by myself. Rich
....I only have a few friends by choice. Since I deal with people all day long, during my free time all I want to see is my family an/or to be by myself.
...or come on this board and share some interesting opinions....
If you need an inhaler during after hours, the place you should go is to an emergency room. Heck, if I wanted to be available after normal working hours I would have been a doctor instead of a pharmacist. Plus, smart people not only always carry a backup inhaler with them but are smart enough to get a refill of their albuterol before it runs out (it's very easy to check how much medicine is left in the canister by submerging it in a glass of water).
....don't pharmacists take some oath to help people similar to doctors?.....
when the pharmacy business goes under because of your attitude you could always get a position with david spade (spelling?) telling people NO on capital one commericals. i can only imagine how many customers you lose with that i will do the rock bottom minimum for you. do you train your employees to provide that kind of service?
back to my question--have you ever accepted help charity or help from strangers?
ok, the inhaler thing....that was just a joke, but now i'm wheezing cuz i'm laughing so hardi'll be back later, i think i just vomited blood (that's a joke,too!)
Rich, hypothetically, itzagoner is a goner in your doorway. Do you step over him or get the hose out and wash him into the street?
Seriously, I don't fault Rich for his opinions. He has a right to be skeptical. He has a right to believe the worst is possible in mankind. Rich may have been burned one too many times in the past and became that way. I don't feel the same as Rich, but heck, to each his own.
Next MONTH? So he's saying that if he wins, the best-case scenario is that he'll be paying for it two weeks after the auction ends?
Forget blocking him; find out where he lives and go punch him in the nuts. --WalterSobchak 9/12/12
Looking for Al Hrabosky and any OPC Dave Campbells (the ESPN guy)
<< <i>Rich, hypothetically, itzagoner is a goner in your doorway. Do you step over him or get the hose out and wash him into the street?
Seriously, I don't fault Rich for his opinions. He has a right to be skeptical. He has a right to believe the worst is possible in mankind. Rich may have been burned one too many times in the past and became that way. I don't feel the same as Rich, but heck, to each his own. >>
Onlyanumber/theczar In all honesty if I found someone in need of medical attention (heart attack, asthma attack etc..), I'll call an ambulance for the person. However, I won't perform CPR or do anything else that puts myself in danger of catching a disease or illness. As far as the oath thing.....No, we don't take an oath that mandates us to be on call after hours (that is what emergency rooms are for).
One thing that irriates me with my profession is how we give away certain services without cost to the customer/patient. In an example, I'll bet none of the pharmacies that are open today are charging people a Holiday fee. However, just about every other profession does. Try going to the hospital today, or calling your denist, vetenarian, Lawyer, or plumber for that matter. I'm willing to bet that 95% of every profession would charge an extra fee for services performed today. I've been working to try and fix this issue with regard to pharmacies. Rich
<< <i>One thing that irriates me with my profession is how we give away certain services without cost to the customer/patient. In an example, I'll bet none of the pharmacies that are open today are charging people a Holiday fee. However, just about every other profession does. Try going to the hospital today, or calling your denist, vetenarian, Lawyer, or plumber for that matter. I'm willing to bet that 95% of every profession would charge an extra fee for services performed today. I've been working to try and fix this issue with regard to pharmacies. Rich >>
Please do try to correct this horrible mis-carriage of justice.
<< <i>Onlyanumber/theczar In all honesty if I found someone in need of medical attention (heart attack, asthma attack etc..), I'll call an ambulance for the person. However, I won't perform CPR or do anything else that puts myself in danger of catching a disease or illness. As far as the oath thing.....No, we don't take an oath that mandates us to be on call after hours (that is what emergency rooms are for).
One thing that irriates me with my profession is how we give away certain services without cost to the customer/patient. In an example, I'll bet none of the pharmacies that are open today are charging people a Holiday fee. However, just about every other profession does. Try going to the hospital today, or calling your denist, vetenarian, Lawyer, or plumber for that matter. I'm willing to bet that 95% of every profession would charge an extra fee for services performed today. I've been working to try and fix this issue with regard to pharmacies. Rich >>
Believe me, you wouldn't have gotten into medical school anyway.
jmk......In all honesty, I was suprised that I was accepted in Pharmacy school. However, I learned how to study in college and my wife (girl friend at that time) kept me out of as much trouble as she possibly could. You're right, I probably would have never made it in medical school.......however, I usually can accomplish anything once I set my mind out to do it. With this said, and since I know your comment was meant to be a rip on me......What the heck do you do for a living? Rich
In most countries - even some countries that we think of as "less great" than America - healthcare is a "human right."
It may well be that natural law dictates that health services must fall into a "special category" in any society that is to prosper long term. Maybe not, but in any event:
Every time a health-services professional works within a professional organization/lobby group to exalt the status of medical service providers, there is a slow-acting and cumulative backlash that will one day result in the dreaded "socialized medicine" scheme coming to America.
As the contradictions become more clear in what health care is supposed to be about and what it really is about, the risks to the free-market delivery system become greater. I do not know for sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing, but it is a true thing.
I hope that folks will constantly be rethinking any aversion that they may have to CPR; not only medical pros, but plumbers and lawyers, too. In the time it takes to summon 911 aid, someone we "trust or care about" can be a goner, IF not for the guy/gal who comes through with instant CPR for "a stranger."
storm
Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
please tell us you are joking with us. if not......
there are soldiers in iraq and afghanistan that are fighting for yours, mine and all of our sorry butts so we can drink beer, shoot off fire crackers and celebrate independence today and none of them are getting time and a half.
i am sure there are police, fire fighters and emergency workers at outdoor fairs all across our country, sweating their butts off watching out for idiots who will start fights, drive drunk, pass out or commit crimes. do you think any of them whose shift ends at 11:00 pm will turn a blind eye or tell the victim "call the emergency room" at 11:02 because they don't want to be bothered.
i don't want to hear your lame-a*s comments about being put out about trying to be a good person and how overworked and under appreciated that you are.
you got it DAM* good and i am sorry that you are a miserable, selfish, distrusting and paranoid human being who does the mimimun in life and passes the responsibility whenever he can. you sir are a spoiled baby.
if there were a summer version of the Christmas Carol you certainly would be Scrooge.
whoever compared you to the unabomber was slamming ted kosinski. he at least had an enviromental agenda. even though he was messed up and dead wrong in his violence he cared about something other than himself.
czar...When did I say that I was overworked and underpaid? All I said was that every other professional will charge a Holiday fee on a Holiday, so why shouldn't pharmacists do the same?
With regard to me being miserable, selfish......That is your opinion which you are certainly entitled to. However, what responsibility am I passing along, and who am I passing it to? Plus, I worked very hard for what I have today on my own. Knowbody outside my family helped me down the hard path I had to take to my success. I may be spoiled today, but at one time I was poor. Plus, I wasn't being bothered 2 minutes after I closed the store, but instead 14 hours after it was closed. Anything else you want to complain about? In the future you should learn how to read and digest what you do read before you open your big mouth Rich
<< <i>ITZA: If you need an inhaler during after hours, the place you should go is to an emergency room. Heck, if I wanted to be available after normal working hours I would have been a doctor instead of a pharmacist. Plus, smart people not only always carry a backup inhaler with them but are smart enough to get a refill of their albuterol before it runs out (it's very easy to check how much medicine is left in the canister by submerging it in a glass of water).
BHL....I only have a few friends by choice. Since I deal with people all day long, during my free time all I want to see is my family an/or to be by myself. Rich >>
Rule #1 - Don't get high on your own supply.
Rule #2 - Never underestimate the other guy's greed.
You really can't be serious Rich.
I have about 10 Clarks ready to send the lady. Just happened to be sorting through some near useless 93 Upper Deck, 89 Bowman when this thread came up. Have a couple of 86 Topps Traded sets on a front shelf too. These boxes took on a little more value then.
Philly: Please explain? With what you quoted from what I said to ITZA and BHL, what do you disagree with and why? I don't see anything that I said in either statement that should lead you to believe that my thinking is wrong or a joke. Once again, I don't mind people disagreeing with me as long as they give their point of view and explain what they would do different, and why they they would do it differently. Rich
<< <i>Philly: Please explain? With what you quoted from what I said to ITZA and BHL, what do you disagree with and why? I don't see anything that I said in either statement that should lead you to believe that my thinking is wrong or a joke. Once again, I don't mind people disagreeing with me as long as they give their point of view and explain what they would do different, and why they they would do it differently. Rich >>
My point is that of others in that trust is a part of life. People are much happier when they give trust willingly. It lends to peace of mind.
Do we get screwed occassionally? Yes. Do we adjust and learn? Yes.
The difference is that we do not take a wholesale approach and shut ourselves down to the possibility of placing our trust in others.
My comment on greed is your attitude about extending yourself to help someone when you may not be inclined to do so, such as opening the store for someone on a holiday. I see these as opportunities put before us to show how we can help others. Sounds wacky but that one act can make a difference.
Does the neigborhood in which your store is located not support it's operation and success? Are you disillusioned by what you see happening in the surrounding area? Perhaps some neighborly mercantilism would help. Until then it just seems that greed rules.
That's fine for you to express. Most of us do not agree.
Here's a fact that kind of relates. My profession involves response to large scale disasters around the country. Many people believe that rampant looting occurs after a disaster. One study after another has been conducted to try and find the answer, as recently as a month ago about the Katrina stuff in New Orleans. No study has found nearly the level of looting that is perceived to happen, even in New Orleans. It happens yes but not as we believe, for a number of reasons.
My take on this? People are not as bad as some may think.
<< <i>....but as my old man taught me growing up in Chicago......"It's ok to have a few friends, but never allow yourself to get to close to them as you never know when they will turn on you". >>
I haven't been reading this thread all the way through, so I'm not sure what the gist of the discussion really is. Sorry if I'm off-track. However, when I read the quote above, it reminded me that I recently found a favorite saying I had read and written down years ago. I've tried to recite it from memory many times since, but never seemed to quite get it right. I found the piece of paper being used a bookmark in an old philosophical-type book just this weekend. This seems to be a good place to share it.
From "Maxims and Reflections of a Renaissance Statesman" by Francesco Giucciardini,
"Nothing is more precious than friends; therefore, lose no opportunity to make them. Men will always get together to talk; and friends can help, and enemies can harm you, in times and places you would never expect."
I've tried to make those words a large part of my life. If the possibility of sharing some cardboard with someone could make a huge impact on another's life, it seems worth it. As I think it was alluded to in this thread, you live and learn while getting burned once in a while, but approaching someone as a friend first is living right, in my opinion anyway. My Mother always gave someone the benefit of the doubt until they proved they didn't deserve her respect and her time. Her funeral back in 1984 was one of the most well-attended in my hometown, so I think she was on to something...
I just want to say that sometimes going the extra mile can come back to you tenfold. There have been times that I went out of my way in my profession, and have gotten many more patients b/c of it. You never know Rich, that person might have referred many people to your pharmacy b/c of your kindness, IF you had gone that extra mile.
Phillyfan: How do you know that most people don't feel the same way as I do when it comes to others? Obviously there isn't many people that will admit to only care about themself and their family like I do. Most people are afraid to speak their mind especially when it will make them look like a bad guy. However, their actions tell a different story
a few examples include....
1)Politicians: They only care about themself. Look at Arnold Schwarzenegger for example. President Bush asked him to put more of his troups on the Mexican/USA border. However, Arnold knows that for him to win his upcoming election that he needs a good chunk of the Spanish votes. He's not doing what he needs to do to help his state (illegal immigrants are costing California a ton of money) because he's afraid that if he did it would cost him the election.
2)Look at Reagan, Clinton, and Bush when it comes to handling the oil situation. Brazil has been making the switch to cars that run on ethanol made from sugar. If they can do it, why can't we? It's all about campain money. Our own leaders claim to worry about us, but their actions show that they only worry about themselves.
3)Look at Reagan, Clinton, and Bush when it comes to the illegal immigrants from Mexico. None of the presidents did what they should have done by taking care of this situation until finally Bush decided to make the move. However, this move should have came in his first term and not now. Plus, he isn't doing enough. From the way I'm looking at the situation, the only reason he decided to make this minimal move was because he knows most Americans see illegal immigration as a huge problem, and he knows that he needs to do something to increase his overall ratings.
Sorry for the long rant, but I get sick everytime I hear people claiming how they want to help others but their actions show that they really only care about themself and their family (especially from non family members who should be worried about us the most) Rich
<< <i>Sorry for the long rant, but I get sick everytime I hear people claiming how they want to help others but their actions show that they really only care about themself and their family. >>
Rich
I have no statistics to back me up - so it's almost like trying to prove a negative - fruitless.
My heart tells me that most people are genuinely honest and generous and would take the time to help others.
People who watch a lot of news on TV tend to "color" the world a bit more like yourself IMO.
You are more than entitled to your opinion...
I just think you're missing out on a lot of great people out there.
mike
edit: we were talking about people and human nature - your discussion about politics and economics flies right over the head of the average little guy sitting in his bacalounger watching the Red Sox beat the crap out of the Yanks. Heck, I don't understand anything about what goes on in that sense - I guess I should run for something?
My son's card collection was stolen yesterday and I would like to replace the collection as a surprise for him. Any help would be greatly appriciated.
The collection included many Mickey Mantle cards in PSA 8 and 9. Several PSA graded Willie Mays, Ted Williams and Hank Aaron cards, many from the 1950's. There was also a 1953 Bowman color Pee Wee Reese in PSA 8.
He also lost a near complete T206 set in PSA7 or better and 1933 and 1934 Goudey sets in PSA 8. The was also a collection of 1955 Topps doubleheaders, all in PSA 8 and 9.
If anybody would be nice enough to send me any of these cards free or for the price of shipping, I, I mean my son, would really be thankful. I will consider other Psa graded cards from the 50's or 60's, but no commons unless they are very low population. Please, nothing below PSA 7 unless you are offering Tobacco cards.
Thank you all for your help, It is great to read that all of you are so willing to help your fellow collectors.
I couldn't wade through all this crap - after reading the first page and the last page to see if Rich G becomes human, I'm not about to read everything in between.
I think most of the world believes in Karma to some extent. We're taught to do unto others as we would have them do unto us; I think very few people don't care about others, even if it's done grudgingly. We all have to be able to sleep at night and we all answer to a higher power (or at least think it's possible we answer to a higher power).
Bottom line, and this is only my opinion gleaned from reading these posts, I think Rich is full of crap (no offense).
edited to delete the (no offense) at the end of my post. I find RichG's masquerade offensive and degrading to humanity.
Mark (amerbbcards)
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Morrell fan: Yeat another person who gives the generic "you're full of crap" line without giving reason behind his feelings. Once again, be a man and tell me why I'm full of crap. Why not start by addressing some of the examples I gave in my last post. Rich
Also, people who work "with the public" in any type of retail environment do some "coloring."
Many folks think that a negative view of the world and its inhabitants is a product of ignornace, while the folks with the negative view say it is born of "experience."
I tend to think that some folks are "good" and some are not so good. It is REALLY ez to decide - after dealing with a bunch of bad folks - that it is not worth the effort/risk to find the good ones. That is not an evil view, but it is contrary to the view "claimed" to be held by the majority. There is merit to the notion that not everyone acts like they "say" they think they should.
eBay says, "We believe that people are good." Most folks on eBay are good, many are not; just like in the real world. It is about personal choices as to whether or not someone wants to wade through the bad to find the good. It does not mean that someone is "bad" just because they choose to have as little as they can with other humans. That choice works for many, not for most; but that fact does not make the choice a "bad" one.
But does one's choice to be "separate" impact the whole community? If the "apart" person refuses to save a drowner, I would have to find that the impact is detrimental to everybody.
In some places, it is a crime not render aid under sundry circumstances. The lawmakers have decided that the "I am alone" concept does not serve the community. Some folks agree with these laws, some do not.
The greatest risk for all of us might be that Rich's views are someday found to be "illegal to hold and practice." Most of us mitigate the risk of such a bad circumstance by being "somewhat helpful." If someone chooses not to be "helpful," I really do not want them imprisoned, but I hope that if they see me in need of CPR, at least one other person sees me too.
storm
Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
Storm: You keep talking about CPR and how you hope someone will peform it on you if needed. With this said, how is a person suppose to know if you have a disease which they may "catch" if they decided to perform CPR on you? I'm all for calling an ambulance for someone who needs one, but I'm not about to peform CPR on someone I don't know very darn well. I'm still waiting for someone to discuss the points I made about the people/politician/US Presidents who claim to care about us but the actions they make really show that they care only about themself. Rich
Rich, anyone can chose a small sampling like you did and make a point. We are talking about the bigger picture here, and that is being trusting(for the most part) and willing to help others. I assume that b/c the President refuses to do something, then you won't do a good deed for your fellow human being.
rich, you make such off the cuff remarks about clinton, bush, reagan and arnold. you make solving the immigration or energy issue can be put into one sentence or answer-it cannot.
"I'm still waiting for someone to discuss the points I made about the people/politician/ US Presidents who claim to care about us but the actions they make really show that they care only about themself."
As long as our "leaders" are chosen from among us, they will be just as self-interested as we are.
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The chances of me catching a disease from someone while I am giving them CPR is relatively remote. I do not know what the "odds" are, but I know that they are not super-high. As long as my "always open" pharmacy has plenty of anti-viral caps/tabs, I am not worried enough about to let somebody croak when I know that I can save them.
Way fewer than 50% of the folks who drop over with a "real" heart attack have time to wait for an ambulance; they will die if they are not worked on FAST.
Not wanting to do CPR does NOT make anyone a "bad person." It is about free choice, and I would not take that away, but I do have a right/duty to proselytize on the CPR issue; in a very real way it is "in my self-interest" to do so.
storm
Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
<< <i>Morrell fan: Yeat another person who gives the generic "you're full of crap" line without giving reason behind his feelings. Once again, be a man and tell me why I'm full of crap. Why not start by addressing some of the examples I gave in my last post. Rich >>
I'll answer you once and that's it. There was nothing "generic" about my statement. You (meaning richg) are (meaning the present verb) full (meaning stuffed) of(intimating more info to come) crap (that which you are full of). Since you are obviously brain challenged, I'll simply repost the reasons I gave in my original thread. Clearly you're not the kind of person who can be told something once and have it stick. Here is my reason:
<< <i>I think most of the world believes in Karma to some extent. We're taught to do unto others as we would have them do unto us; I think very few people don't care about others, even if it's done grudgingly. We all have to be able to sleep at night and we all answer to a higher power (or at least think it's possible we answer to a higher power). >>
You may be totally without conscience, but, see, after all this, I don't believe it. As far as your examples go, your observations regarding politicians are nothing more than armchair spewing about something you know nothing about and is many degrees away from who YOU are, although you do show that you're someone who is willing to believe the crap of others. Where do you get off claiming to know what Arnold (or anybody) thinks?
By the way, next time you want to challenge my manhood, I live on the West Coast. Anytime buddy, anywhere, anytime.
edited for grammer; nothing is changed.
Mark (amerbbcards)
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Morrell: Ok, I gave you a chance to explain and give examples of why you disagree with me. However, you decided to "skip" the reasons and answers. You attack me and obviously thought that I would let it go without shooting back. In the future, if you're going to challange me make sure you do some homework first. From what I can see, YOU'RE A COWARD WITH A BIG MOUTH!
On a side note, I live in the Rochester MN area.....if you're ever in the area, look me up. I'll never go to CA or the west coast because I'm not about to spend any money in a state that is occupied by a ton of "far left" political "coolaid drinkers". Rich
gettin' a little agro here....we're still hoping to debate/decide one's willingness to be charitable to another person in need....Stone?? where are ya? everybody! show us the love!
Gates and Buffet are nice fellows. And, I am glad that they are going to give their money away.
If both of them live past 2012, their gifts will have been a great business decision. By that time, the government will have adjusted the tax scheme to a point where almost all of the pair's money will be absorbed by the treasury upon their deaths.
Confiscatory tax policies have always been a boon to charitable instincts, and that is a good thing.
BTW, if you read some of both fellow's recent writings you will find that they too believe that it is in their children's - and the community's - interest to fund solutions to the problems that MOST OF THE WORLD face. So, once again, "self interest" causes good things to happen.
storm
Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
you're a funny guy (okay if I don't give reasons why I think that)?
Here's what I think: This persona you've created is without any redeeming qualities. You masquerade as a tough guy who doesn't give a damn about anybody, you spout political rhetoric that is wholly unoriginal in the hopes that people will think you're worldly, you spread negativism like butter and you don't have any idea what you're talking about. Do you have the slightest idea what governing is about? Have you ever known a koolaid drinker (is occupied by a ton of "far left" political "coolaid drinkers") or is this statement more like something you heard that you thought was clever and thought you'd pass it on as a product of your own incisive sociological powers of observation? From your last post, you've made it clear that your strongest offensive is to resort to namecalling and saying "I know you are but what am I?" For that reason, there is clearly no substance behind your posture.
This has been lots of fun, but I'll leave the sandbox now and let you continue to do...whatever the heck you do.
edited to remove the emoticon
Mark (amerbbcards)
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
First, I think this is getting a bit out of hand and tempers are flaring.
On Mark aka MorrellMan - you couldn't be farther off base with respect to his character and personality.
He's one of the best people I have befriended here and respected.
To be honest, you have invited all this attention.
I have rarely seen anyone new stand out the way you do.
Your opinions are noted and respected as yours.
You position and stature is noted and respected.
But, it seems you have gone out of your way to be cynical and negative with respect to the spirit of sharing on this board.
You have, on occasion made subtle elitist remarks about personal wealth and position. People come here from all walks of life. I am humbled and honored by the guy who comes here looking for a 1992UD common to complete his set.
I have no hard feelings towards you but you're making it hard on yourself.
I said this before - people are talking about the goodness of all people THRU the eyes of this forum - this is our HOBBY - the political and economic world, gladly, evaporates when we're here. Most people live and die without ever being able to do anything about the politics and economics you refer - other than cast their vote and pray for the best.
I think you have valid points and seem to be hung out to dry in some respects.
I, like others, are not naive country bumpkins, fresh off the turnip truck or off a banana boat - we just choose to see the good in people and live that way here.
You went into my holiday thread and trashed it - was not necessary. Most people read my sappy stuff and don't even comment. That's fine. And it is your right under that freedom of speech we celebrate. But sometimes a little bit of decorum - a little bit of sensitivity - this is a time for positive talk IMO.
Once again, Morrell opens his mouth and talks a bunch, but won't include what and why he doesn't agree with me on . Plus, he won't address any of the issues I brought up ( since Morrell lives in CA, I would have thought he at least would have made a comment regarding Arnold S. and why he obviously only cares about himself). As far as the far left "coolaid" drinkers, it's a term that is used a ton in the papers and in the nightly news (However, I'm sure you don't see it used in the CA papers), so It obviously didn't originate from me. I'm still scratching my head as to why you decided to speak up regarding this thread when you obviously didn't read the whole thing, and when you can't give concrete examples with regard to what you believe in and why? In the future, if you don't know what you're talking about, simply......keep your mouth shut!!
on a side note, I'm going to log off for the night, but I'll be more than happy to continue this discussion tomorrow with anyone that is willing to give opinions, reasons why you have these opinions, and examples to back your opinions up. good night Rich
After I hit the submit button on my last post, I see that stone had left a response in this thread. The thing that really stood out was how he said that I "trashed his Holiday thread". I didn't trash your thread, but gave an honest answer to it. Re-read it dude!
As far as my opinions on this board.....I'm not about to tip toe around because I'm new. If I see something that I disagree with, I'll say so, but more importantly GIVE A REASON WHY.......which is a lot more than your buddy Morrell did. Good night Rich
<< <i>To me freedom is all about living in the woods without any neighbors or public roads to see. When I'm outside at home it gives me the feeling that I'm all alone on this planet.......ahhh the peace and quiet. >>
This is what many will remember Rich.
Why bother posting here?
This is a community of collectors - we are "internet neighbors" by proximity and our keyboard is the public road/access to each other.
It would seem we are just getting in your way? mike
<< <i>jmk......In all honesty, I was suprised that I was accepted in Pharmacy school. However, I learned how to study in college and my wife (girl friend at that time) kept me out of as much trouble as she possibly could. You're right, I probably would have never made it in medical school.......however, I usually can accomplish anything once I set my mind out to do it. With this said, and since I know your comment was meant to be a rip on me......What the heck do you do for a living? Rich >>
I am a physician, and I think you are a fairly poor example of someone who works in the health care world. Pharmacists are generally awesome people.
The irony here is that this whole thread was started by someone who wanted to reach out and send some Will Clark cards to a lady whose son who had his collection stolen. I mean, come on Rich, would anyone trying to scam someone really ask for Will Clark cards, and raw ones at that?? I don't think so. It just doesn't make any sense. Like someone else stated, what would be a low-ball offer for raw Will Clark cards? I recall that every now and then someone who's looking to unload late 80s or 90s cards asks here on these very boards how they may do so instead of throwing these cards away! Yes, Will Clark was a great player, and was one of the toughest and grittiest players the Giants had during his career, but his cards aren't worth much more than the paper their printed on unless the card is graded Gem Mint PSA 10.
So, no, I'm sure this lady was never intending to "scam" or "lowball" anyone here. The truth is, her modest collection of cards was stolen and she reached out to try and maybe get a few back before breaking the sad news to her son. Have you ever heard of a scammer taking the time to handwrite a thank you upon receiving a delivery cards that probably that probably amounted to what you or I spend on lunch on any given day? I've dealt with my share of scammers and deadbeats on ebay and elsewhere in the world and I can tell you with full confidence what the answer to that question is NO.
It's unfortunate and truly sad that in this day and age, with all the negativity in the world, that someone like RichG thinks they way he does. The reasurring aspect of this long thread is that most others feel diametrically opposed to such a cynical and miserable outlook. In the end, good DOES prevail. And one needs to only witness the many selfless and generous acts that are performed each and every day to prove that. To say that you will not trust or give the benefit of the doubt to anyone outside of your family is just plain ignorant. Though perhaps it's your family that's made you so negative about the human race in general. And, if so, that's just plain sad. Like Stone said, we do favors because we can, not because we analyze the situation to see what we can get out of it. That's the true spirit of kindness!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Look up cynical or sarcastic in the dictionary and you'll probably see a pic of me next to the definition.
That said, I've been around long enough and seen enough to belive in the basic goodness of people. One bad apple doesn't spoil the whole bunch for me. The bad ones are easily forgotten in the total scheme of things.
People are the greatest! And the ones I know and hang around with are both loving and forgiving.
It's highly unlikley he even sniffed the inside of a college classroom.
He doesn't even know what the term "reductio ad absurdum" means...taught in every English or Philosophy 101 course.
...lives in a desolate and remote area, claims to enjoy his lonely privacy, yet can't stop expressing his negativity in this online community. He's just a walking contradiction that should be ignored.
<< <i>Zup: The point of the story was 1)I can't believe someone would accept a ride (unless it was an emergency, and it didn't appear that in this instance that it was) from a total stranger.
2)I'm not about to go out of my way and open up the store unless the lady was willing to pay extra for after hour service. I've learned that 9 times out 10 that if you give a stranger an inch, they will attempt to get a mile. On the other hand, if this person was an established customer/patient I might have considered it.
Rich >>
For someone in retail - I don't know what you sell. But most of us in retail (like myself) sell products that are often very similar to competitors. With a car rental business I have, while we offer exotics that others don't like Vettes, Hummers, Escalades, etc. - most of our business is in the basic transportation vehicles - compact, midsize, full size, basic SUV, and minivan. I can get customers in one of two ways - price or service. A customer who will come to me for price has no loyalty, because all he's loyal to is the price I'm giving him. A customer who comes to me for service is someone who I can build my business. And how do you get established customers? My going the extra mile.
There's a difference between helping out a customer who's standing there when you're closed but inside the shop, vs. putting your personal cell phone on the door to have customers call you whenever they want to buy a candy bar. Lord knows there are people who will expect you to open the store whenever they're there, and you have to draw the line. But if you want people to stop by for reasons other than you're $1 cheaper, that's how you do it.
I believe that the attitude of "you're lucky I'm in business for you" was what largely led to the demise of the retail card shop. Once the Internet and Wallmart made the shop's prices and selection poor, the lack of service that was previously tolerated became an unavoidable anchor.
Fifthscale: Speaking of clowns, When was the last time you looked into a mirror. On a side note, I studied drugs, not English or Philosophy 101.
Beefcake: Maybe you misunderstood as I do go the extra mile to make customer/patients happy. However, this extra mile is done during normal business hours (not after and not before).
Stone: With regard to Morrell fan, in you opinion he is a good guy. However, in my opinion he isn't. This whole discussion started because I simply stated that I would not give free cards to a person that lowballed me. I don't believe that I personally attacked anyone first in this thread. However, I'm sure in the heck not going to turn the other cheek is someone attacks me. Rich
Comments
<< <i> I am surprised that you have any friends w/ your attitude towards others. >>
Who said he did? And he couldn't trust them even if he had them.
<< <i>I still would not be suprised if this was a scam (I don't trust people outside my immediate family), and even if it's not.......No way in heck would I send free cards to a person who attempted to lowball me.
Rich >>
What would a "lowball"offer be on a lot of Will Clark cards? A quarter? Fifty cents?
<< <i>My Unlce looked at me and said......I can't believe that Spanish lady jumped into that car without even knowing the lady driving the car! People are odd around here!
>>
Why would a "Spanish" lady be afraid of the "white" lady? Everyone knows white people can do no wrong!!
<< <i>JMB:
I would like to consider myself a very careful person. However, yes....sometimes I am paranoid. As far as how many friends I have.....I have a few outside my employees, but as my old man taught me growing up in Chicago......"It's ok to have a few friends, but never allow yourself to get to close to them as you never know when they will turn on you".
Rich >>
1. Work friends don't count, unless you do things socially with them.
2. We see the genesis of Rich's problems with people.
If you need an inhaler during after hours, the place you should go is to an emergency room. Heck, if I wanted to be available after normal working hours I would have been a doctor instead of a pharmacist. Plus, smart people not only always carry a backup inhaler with them but are smart enough to get a refill of their albuterol before it runs out (it's very easy to check how much medicine is left in the canister by submerging it in a glass of water).
BHL....I only have a few friends by choice. Since I deal with people all day long, during my free time all I want to see is my family an/or to be by myself.
Rich
....I only have a few friends by choice. Since I deal with people all day long, during my free time all I want to see is my family an/or to be by myself.
...or come on this board and share some interesting opinions....
If you need an inhaler during after hours, the place you should go is to an emergency room. Heck, if I wanted to be available after normal working hours I would have been a doctor instead of a pharmacist. Plus, smart people not only always carry a backup inhaler with them but are smart enough to get a refill of their albuterol before it runs out (it's very easy to check how much medicine is left in the canister by submerging it in a glass of water).
....don't pharmacists take some oath to help people similar to doctors?.....
when the pharmacy business goes under because of your attitude you could always get a position with david spade (spelling?) telling people NO on capital one commericals. i can only imagine how many customers you lose with that i will do the rock bottom minimum for you. do you train your employees to provide that kind of service?
back to my question--have you ever accepted help charity or help from strangers?
Seriously, I don't fault Rich for his opinions. He has a right to be skeptical. He has a right to believe the worst is possible in mankind. Rich may have been burned one too many times in the past and became that way. I don't feel the same as Rich, but heck, to each his own.
Forget blocking him; find out where he lives and go punch him in the nuts. --WalterSobchak 9/12/12
Looking for Al Hrabosky and any OPC Dave Campbells (the ESPN guy)
<< <i>Rich, hypothetically, itzagoner is a goner in your doorway. Do you step over him or get the hose out and wash him into the street?
Seriously, I don't fault Rich for his opinions. He has a right to be skeptical. He has a right to believe the worst is possible in mankind. Rich may have been burned one too many times in the past and became that way. I don't feel the same as Rich, but heck, to each his own. >>
That's why we celebrate the 4th.
mike
In all honesty if I found someone in need of medical attention (heart attack, asthma attack etc..), I'll call an ambulance for the person. However, I won't perform CPR or do anything else that puts myself in danger of catching a disease or illness. As far as the oath thing.....No, we don't take an oath that mandates us to be on call after hours (that is what emergency rooms are for).
One thing that irriates me with my profession is how we give away certain services without cost to the customer/patient. In an example, I'll bet none of the pharmacies that are open today are charging people a Holiday fee. However, just about every other profession does. Try going to the hospital today, or calling your denist, vetenarian, Lawyer, or plumber for that matter. I'm willing to bet that 95% of every profession would charge an extra fee for services performed today. I've been working to try and fix this issue with regard to pharmacies.
Rich
<< <i>One thing that irriates me with my profession is how we give away certain services without cost to the customer/patient. In an example, I'll bet none of the pharmacies that are open today are charging people a Holiday fee. However, just about every other profession does. Try going to the hospital today, or calling your denist, vetenarian, Lawyer, or plumber for that matter. I'm willing to bet that 95% of every profession would charge an extra fee for services performed today. I've been working to try and fix this issue with regard to pharmacies.
Rich >>
Please do try to correct this horrible mis-carriage of justice.
Original Poem was Written by Louis Ginsberg.
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Will Clark cards that are hoarded mould at last;
Until we know some day
The only Will Clark cards we ever kept
Are those we gave away.
And kindness that is never used
But hidden all alone,
Will slowly harden till it is
As hard as any stone.
It is the cards we always hold
That we lose day by day;
The only cards we ever keep
Are those we give away.
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Like I said, it is only "one view."
Contrary views are not "always"
invalid; some times they are, and
some times they are not.
storm
<< <i>Onlyanumber/theczar
In all honesty if I found someone in need of medical attention (heart attack, asthma attack etc..), I'll call an ambulance for the person. However, I won't perform CPR or do anything else that puts myself in danger of catching a disease or illness. As far as the oath thing.....No, we don't take an oath that mandates us to be on call after hours (that is what emergency rooms are for).
One thing that irriates me with my profession is how we give away certain services without cost to the customer/patient. In an example, I'll bet none of the pharmacies that are open today are charging people a Holiday fee. However, just about every other profession does. Try going to the hospital today, or calling your denist, vetenarian, Lawyer, or plumber for that matter. I'm willing to bet that 95% of every profession would charge an extra fee for services performed today. I've been working to try and fix this issue with regard to pharmacies.
Rich >>
Believe me, you wouldn't have gotten into medical school anyway.
Happy 4th!
Rich
an extra fee for services performed today."
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OT:
That could be true.
In most countries - even some countries that we
think of as "less great" than America - healthcare
is a "human right."
It may well be that natural law dictates that health
services must fall into a "special category" in any
society that is to prosper long term. Maybe not,
but in any event:
Every time a health-services professional works
within a professional organization/lobby group to
exalt the status of medical service providers, there is
a slow-acting and cumulative backlash that will
one day result in the dreaded "socialized medicine"
scheme coming to America.
As the contradictions become more clear in what
health care is supposed to be about and what it
really is about, the risks to the free-market delivery
system become greater. I do not know for sure if
that is a good thing or a bad thing, but it is a true
thing.
I hope that folks will constantly be rethinking any
aversion that they may have to CPR; not only
medical pros, but plumbers and lawyers, too.
In the time it takes to summon 911 aid, someone
we "trust or care about" can be a goner, IF not
for the guy/gal who comes through with instant
CPR for "a stranger."
storm
please tell us you are joking with us. if not......
there are soldiers in iraq and afghanistan that are fighting for yours, mine and all of our sorry butts so we can drink beer, shoot off fire crackers and celebrate independence today and none of them are getting time and a half.
i am sure there are police, fire fighters and emergency workers at outdoor fairs all across our country, sweating their butts off watching out for idiots who will start fights, drive drunk, pass out or commit crimes. do you think any of them whose shift ends at 11:00 pm will turn a blind eye or tell the victim "call the emergency room" at 11:02 because they don't want to be bothered.
i don't want to hear your lame-a*s comments about being put out about trying to be a good person and how overworked and under appreciated that you are.
you got it DAM* good and i am sorry that you are a miserable, selfish, distrusting and paranoid human being who does the mimimun in life and passes the responsibility whenever he can. you sir are a spoiled baby.
if there were a summer version of the Christmas Carol you certainly would be Scrooge.
whoever compared you to the unabomber was slamming ted kosinski. he at least had an enviromental agenda. even though he was messed up and dead wrong in his violence he cared about something other than himself.
With regard to me being miserable, selfish......That is your opinion which you are certainly entitled to. However, what responsibility am I passing along, and who am I passing it to? Plus, I worked very hard for what I have today on my own. Knowbody outside my family helped me down the hard path I had to take to my success. I may be spoiled today, but at one time I was poor. Plus, I wasn't being bothered 2 minutes after I closed the store, but instead 14 hours after it was closed.
Anything else you want to complain about? In the future you should learn how to read and digest what you do read before you open your big mouth
Rich
<< <i>ITZA:
If you need an inhaler during after hours, the place you should go is to an emergency room. Heck, if I wanted to be available after normal working hours I would have been a doctor instead of a pharmacist. Plus, smart people not only always carry a backup inhaler with them but are smart enough to get a refill of their albuterol before it runs out (it's very easy to check how much medicine is left in the canister by submerging it in a glass of water).
BHL....I only have a few friends by choice. Since I deal with people all day long, during my free time all I want to see is my family an/or to be by myself.
Rich >>
Rule #1 - Don't get high on your own supply.
Rule #2 - Never underestimate the other guy's greed.
You really can't be serious Rich.
I have about 10 Clarks ready to send the lady. Just happened to be sorting through some near useless 93 Upper Deck, 89 Bowman when this thread came up. Have a couple of 86 Topps Traded sets on a front shelf too. These boxes took on a little more value then.
Keith
Please explain? With what you quoted from what I said to ITZA and BHL, what do you disagree with and why? I don't see anything that I said in either statement that should lead you to believe that my thinking is wrong or a joke. Once again, I don't mind people disagreeing with me as long as they give their point of view and explain what they would do different, and why they they would do it differently.
Rich
<< <i>Philly:
Please explain? With what you quoted from what I said to ITZA and BHL, what do you disagree with and why? I don't see anything that I said in either statement that should lead you to believe that my thinking is wrong or a joke. Once again, I don't mind people disagreeing with me as long as they give their point of view and explain what they would do different, and why they they would do it differently.
Rich >>
My point is that of others in that trust is a part of life. People are much happier when they give trust willingly. It lends to peace of mind.
Do we get screwed occassionally? Yes. Do we adjust and learn? Yes.
The difference is that we do not take a wholesale approach and shut ourselves down to the possibility of placing our trust in others.
My comment on greed is your attitude about extending yourself to help someone when you may not be inclined to do so, such as opening the store for someone on a holiday. I see these as opportunities put before us to show how we can help others. Sounds wacky but that one act can make a difference.
Does the neigborhood in which your store is located not support it's operation and success? Are you disillusioned by what you see happening in the surrounding area? Perhaps some neighborly mercantilism would help. Until then it just seems that greed rules.
That's fine for you to express. Most of us do not agree.
Here's a fact that kind of relates. My profession involves response to large scale disasters around the country. Many people believe that rampant looting occurs after a disaster. One study after another has been conducted to try and find the answer, as recently as a month ago about the Katrina stuff in New Orleans. No study has found nearly the level of looting that is perceived to happen, even in New Orleans. It happens yes but not as we believe, for a number of reasons.
My take on this? People are not as bad as some may think.
<< <i>....but as my old man taught me growing up in Chicago......"It's ok to have a few friends, but never allow yourself to get to close to them as you never know when they will turn on you". >>
I haven't been reading this thread all the way through, so I'm not sure what the gist of the discussion really is. Sorry if I'm off-track. However, when I read the quote above, it reminded me that I recently found a favorite saying I had read and written down years ago. I've tried to recite it from memory many times since, but never seemed to quite get it right. I found the piece of paper being used a bookmark in an old philosophical-type book just this weekend. This seems to be a good place to share it.
From "Maxims and Reflections of a Renaissance Statesman" by Francesco Giucciardini,
"Nothing is more precious than friends; therefore, lose no opportunity to make them. Men will always get together to talk; and friends can help, and enemies can harm you, in times and places you would never expect."
I've tried to make those words a large part of my life. If the possibility of sharing some cardboard with someone could make a huge impact on another's life, it seems worth it. As I think it was alluded to in this thread, you live and learn while getting burned once in a while, but approaching someone as a friend first is living right, in my opinion anyway. My Mother always gave someone the benefit of the doubt until they proved they didn't deserve her respect and her time. Her funeral back in 1984 was one of the most well-attended in my hometown, so I think she was on to something...
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How do you know that most people don't feel the same way as I do when it comes to others? Obviously there isn't many people that will admit to only care about themself and their family like I do. Most people are afraid to speak their mind especially when it will make them look like a bad guy. However, their actions tell a different story
a few examples include....
1)Politicians: They only care about themself. Look at Arnold Schwarzenegger for example. President Bush asked him to put more of his troups on the Mexican/USA border. However, Arnold knows that for him to win his upcoming election that he needs a good chunk of the Spanish votes. He's not doing what he needs to do to help his state (illegal immigrants are costing California a ton of money) because he's afraid that if he did it would cost him the election.
2)Look at Reagan, Clinton, and Bush when it comes to handling the oil situation. Brazil has been making the switch to cars that run on ethanol made from sugar. If they can do it, why can't we? It's all about campain money. Our own leaders claim to worry about us, but their actions show that they only worry about themselves.
3)Look at Reagan, Clinton, and Bush when it comes to the illegal immigrants from Mexico. None of the presidents did what they should have done by taking care of this situation until finally Bush decided to make the move. However, this move should have came in his first term and not now. Plus, he isn't doing enough. From the way I'm looking at the situation, the only reason he decided to make this minimal move was because he knows most Americans see illegal immigration as a huge problem, and he knows that he needs to do something to increase his overall ratings.
Sorry for the long rant, but I get sick everytime I hear people claiming how they want to help others but their actions show that they really only care about themself and their family (especially from non family members who should be worried about us the most)
Rich
<< <i>Sorry for the long rant, but I get sick everytime I hear people claiming how they want to help others but their actions show that they really only care about themself and their family. >>
Rich
I have no statistics to back me up - so it's almost like trying to prove a negative - fruitless.
My heart tells me that most people are genuinely honest and generous and would take the time to help others.
People who watch a lot of news on TV tend to "color" the world a bit more like yourself IMO.
You are more than entitled to your opinion...
I just think you're missing out on a lot of great people out there.
mike
edit: we were talking about people and human nature - your discussion about politics and economics flies right over the head of the average little guy sitting in his bacalounger watching the Red Sox beat the crap out of the Yanks. Heck, I don't understand anything about what goes on in that sense - I guess I should run for something?
My son's card collection was stolen yesterday and I would like to replace the collection as a surprise for him. Any help would be greatly appriciated.
The collection included many Mickey Mantle cards in PSA 8 and 9. Several PSA graded Willie Mays, Ted Williams and Hank Aaron cards, many from the 1950's. There was also a 1953 Bowman color Pee Wee Reese in PSA 8.
He also lost a near complete T206 set in PSA7 or better and 1933 and 1934 Goudey sets in PSA 8. The was also a collection of 1955 Topps doubleheaders, all in PSA 8 and 9.
If anybody would be nice enough to send me any of these cards free or for the price of shipping, I, I mean my son, would really be thankful. I will consider other Psa graded cards from the 50's or 60's, but no commons unless they are very low population. Please, nothing below PSA 7 unless you are offering Tobacco cards.
Thank you all for your help, It is great to read that all of you are so willing to help your fellow collectors.
I think most of the world believes in Karma to some extent. We're taught to do unto others as we would have them do unto us; I think very few people don't care about others, even if it's done grudgingly. We all have to be able to sleep at night and we all answer to a higher power (or at least think it's possible we answer to a higher power).
Bottom line, and this is only my opinion gleaned from reading these posts, I think Rich is full of crap (no offense).
edited to delete the (no offense) at the end of my post. I find RichG's masquerade offensive and degrading to humanity.
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Yeat another person who gives the generic "you're full of crap" line without giving reason behind his feelings. Once again, be a man and tell me why I'm full of crap. Why not start by addressing some of the examples I gave in my last post.
Rich
the world a bit more like yourself IMO."
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Yup.
Also, people who work "with the public" in any
type of retail environment do some "coloring."
Many folks think that a negative view of the
world and its inhabitants is a product of
ignornace, while the folks with the negative
view say it is born of "experience."
I tend to think that some folks are "good"
and some are not so good. It is REALLY ez
to decide - after dealing with a bunch of bad
folks - that it is not worth the effort/risk to
find the good ones. That is not an evil view,
but it is contrary to the view "claimed" to be
held by the majority. There is merit to the
notion that not everyone acts like they "say"
they think they should.
eBay says, "We believe that people are good."
Most folks on eBay are good, many are not;
just like in the real world. It is about personal
choices as to whether or not someone wants
to wade through the bad to find the good. It
does not mean that someone is "bad" just
because they choose to have as little as they
can with other humans. That choice works for
many, not for most; but that fact does not
make the choice a "bad" one.
But does one's choice to be "separate" impact
the whole community? If the "apart" person
refuses to save a drowner, I would have to
find that the impact is detrimental to everybody.
In some places, it is a crime not render aid under
sundry circumstances. The lawmakers have
decided that the "I am alone" concept does not
serve the community. Some folks agree with these
laws, some do not.
The greatest risk for all of us might be that Rich's
views are someday found to be "illegal to hold and
practice." Most of us mitigate the risk of such a
bad circumstance by being "somewhat helpful." If
someone chooses not to be "helpful," I really do
not want them imprisoned, but I hope that if they
see me in need of CPR, at least one other person
sees me too.
storm
You keep talking about CPR and how you hope someone will peform it on you if needed. With this said, how is a person suppose to know if you have a disease which they may "catch" if they decided to perform CPR on you? I'm all for calling an ambulance for someone who needs one, but I'm not about to peform CPR on someone I don't know very darn well.
I'm still waiting for someone to discuss the points I made about the people/politician/US Presidents who claim to care about us but the actions they make really show that they care only about themself.
Rich
you make such off the cuff remarks about clinton, bush, reagan and arnold. you make solving the immigration or energy issue can be put into one sentence or answer-it cannot.
what about these guys?
Gates and Buffet
i suppose they are chumps also?
as far as answering questions you have not answered mine for the third time. have you ever accepted charity from a stranger?
US Presidents who claim to care about us but the actions they make really show that
they care only about themself."
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As long as our "leaders" are chosen from among us,
they will be just as self-interested as we are.
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The chances of me catching a disease from someone
while I am giving them CPR is relatively remote. I do
not know what the "odds" are, but I know that they
are not super-high. As long as my "always open" pharmacy
has plenty of anti-viral caps/tabs, I am not worried
enough about to let somebody croak when I know
that I can save them.
Way fewer than 50% of the folks who drop over with a "real"
heart attack have time to wait for an ambulance; they will die
if they are not worked on FAST.
Not wanting to do CPR does NOT make anyone a "bad person."
It is about free choice, and I would not take that away, but
I do have a right/duty to proselytize on the CPR issue; in a very
real way it is "in my self-interest" to do so.
storm
<< <i>Morrell fan:
Yeat another person who gives the generic "you're full of crap" line without giving reason behind his feelings. Once again, be a man and tell me why I'm full of crap. Why not start by addressing some of the examples I gave in my last post.
Rich >>
I'll answer you once and that's it. There was nothing "generic" about my statement. You (meaning richg) are (meaning the present verb) full (meaning stuffed) of(intimating more info to come) crap (that which you are full of). Since you are obviously brain challenged, I'll simply repost the reasons I gave in my original thread. Clearly you're not the kind of person who can be told something once and have it stick. Here is my reason:
<< <i>I think most of the world believes in Karma to some extent. We're taught to do unto others as we would have them do unto us; I think very few people don't care about others, even if it's done grudgingly. We all have to be able to sleep at night and we all answer to a higher power (or at least think it's possible we answer to a higher power). >>
You may be totally without conscience, but, see, after all this, I don't believe it. As far as your examples go, your observations regarding politicians are nothing more than armchair spewing about something you know nothing about and is many degrees away from who YOU are, although you do show that you're someone who is willing to believe the crap of others. Where do you get off claiming to know what Arnold (or anybody) thinks?
By the way, next time you want to challenge my manhood, I live on the West Coast. Anytime buddy, anywhere, anytime.
edited for grammer; nothing is changed.
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Ok, I gave you a chance to explain and give examples of why you disagree with me. However, you decided to "skip" the reasons and answers. You attack me and obviously thought that I would let it go without shooting back. In the future, if you're going to challange me make sure you do some homework first. From what I can see, YOU'RE A COWARD WITH A BIG MOUTH!
On a side note, I live in the Rochester MN area.....if you're ever in the area, look me up. I'll never go to CA or the west coast because I'm not about to spend any money in a state that is occupied by a ton of "far left" political "coolaid drinkers".
Rich
And, I am glad that they are going
to give their money away.
If both of them live past 2012, their
gifts will have been a great business
decision. By that time, the government
will have adjusted the tax scheme to
a point where almost all of the pair's
money will be absorbed by the treasury
upon their deaths.
Confiscatory tax policies have always
been a boon to charitable instincts,
and that is a good thing.
BTW, if you read some of both fellow's
recent writings you will find that they
too believe that it is in their children's
- and the community's - interest to
fund solutions to the problems that
MOST OF THE WORLD face. So, once
again, "self interest" causes good things
to happen.
storm
you're a funny guy (okay if I don't give reasons why I think that)?
Here's what I think: This persona you've created is without any redeeming qualities. You masquerade as a tough guy who doesn't give a damn about anybody, you spout political rhetoric that is wholly unoriginal in the hopes that people will think you're worldly, you spread negativism like butter and you don't have any idea what you're talking about. Do you have the slightest idea what governing is about? Have you ever known a koolaid drinker (is occupied by a ton of "far left" political "coolaid drinkers") or is this statement more like something you heard that you thought was clever and thought you'd pass it on as a product of your own incisive sociological powers of observation? From your last post, you've made it clear that your strongest offensive is to resort to namecalling and saying "I know you are but what am I?" For that reason, there is clearly no substance behind your posture.
This has been lots of fun, but I'll leave the sandbox now and let you continue to do...whatever the heck you do.
edited to remove the emoticon
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
<< <i>Thank you all for your help, It is great to read that all of you are so willing to help your fellow collectors. >>
Robeson
You're welcome.
Happy 4th.
mike
First, I think this is getting a bit out of hand and tempers are flaring.
On Mark aka MorrellMan - you couldn't be farther off base with respect to his character and personality.
He's one of the best people I have befriended here and respected.
To be honest, you have invited all this attention.
I have rarely seen anyone new stand out the way you do.
Your opinions are noted and respected as yours.
You position and stature is noted and respected.
But, it seems you have gone out of your way to be cynical and negative with respect to the spirit of sharing on this board.
You have, on occasion made subtle elitist remarks about personal wealth and position. People come here from all walks of life. I am humbled and honored by the guy who comes here looking for a 1992UD common to complete his set.
I have no hard feelings towards you but you're making it hard on yourself.
I said this before - people are talking about the goodness of all people THRU the eyes of this forum - this is our HOBBY - the political and economic world, gladly, evaporates when we're here. Most people live and die without ever being able to do anything about the politics and economics you refer - other than cast their vote and pray for the best.
I think you have valid points and seem to be hung out to dry in some respects.
I, like others, are not naive country bumpkins, fresh off the turnip truck or off a banana boat - we just choose to see the good in people and live that way here.
You went into my holiday thread and trashed it - was not necessary. Most people read my sappy stuff and don't even comment. That's fine. And it is your right under that freedom of speech we celebrate. But sometimes a little bit of decorum - a little bit of sensitivity - this is a time for positive talk IMO.
Happy 4th
mike
on a side note, I'm going to log off for the night, but I'll be more than happy to continue this discussion tomorrow with anyone that is willing to give opinions, reasons why you have these opinions, and examples to back your opinions up.
good night
Rich
As far as my opinions on this board.....I'm not about to tip toe around because I'm new. If I see something that I disagree with, I'll say so, but more importantly GIVE A REASON WHY.......which is a lot more than your buddy Morrell did.
Good night
Rich
<< <i>To me freedom is all about living in the woods without any neighbors or public roads to see. When I'm outside at home it gives me the feeling that I'm all alone on this planet.......ahhh the peace and quiet. >>
This is what many will remember Rich.
Why bother posting here?
This is a community of collectors - we are "internet neighbors" by proximity and our keyboard is the public road/access to each other.
It would seem we are just getting in your way?
mike
<< <i>jmk......In all honesty, I was suprised that I was accepted in Pharmacy school. However, I learned how to study in college and my wife (girl friend at that time) kept me out of as much trouble as she possibly could. You're right, I probably would have never made it in medical school.......however, I usually can accomplish anything once I set my mind out to do it. With this said, and since I know your comment was meant to be a rip on me......What the heck do you do for a living?
Rich >>
I am a physician, and I think you are a fairly poor example of someone who works in the health care world. Pharmacists are generally awesome people.
Respectfully,
Josh
So, no, I'm sure this lady was never intending to "scam" or "lowball" anyone here. The truth is, her modest collection of cards was stolen and she reached out to try and maybe get a few back before breaking the sad news to her son. Have you ever heard of a scammer taking the time to handwrite a thank you upon receiving a delivery cards that probably that probably amounted to what you or I spend on lunch on any given day? I've dealt with my share of scammers and deadbeats on ebay and elsewhere in the world and I can tell you with full confidence what the answer to that question is NO.
It's unfortunate and truly sad that in this day and age, with all the negativity in the world, that someone like RichG thinks they way he does. The reasurring aspect of this long thread is that most others feel diametrically opposed to such a cynical and miserable outlook. In the end, good DOES prevail. And one needs to only witness the many selfless and generous acts that are performed each and every day to prove that. To say that you will not trust or give the benefit of the doubt to anyone outside of your family is just plain ignorant. Though perhaps it's your family that's made you so negative about the human race in general. And, if so, that's just plain sad. Like Stone said, we do favors because we can, not because we analyze the situation to see what we can get out of it. That's the true spirit of kindness!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Look up cynical or sarcastic in the dictionary
and you'll probably see a pic of me next to the definition.
That said, I've been around long enough and seen enough to belive in the basic goodness of people.
One bad apple doesn't spoil the whole bunch for me. The bad ones are easily forgotten in the total scheme of things.
People are the greatest! And the ones I know and hang around with are both loving and forgiving.
Nuff said ...
"How about a little fire Scarecrow ?"
It's highly unlikley he even sniffed the inside of a college classroom.
He doesn't even know what the term "reductio ad absurdum" means...taught in every English or Philosophy 101 course.
...lives in a desolate and remote area, claims to enjoy his lonely privacy, yet can't stop expressing his negativity in this online community. He's just a walking contradiction that should be ignored.
<< <i>Zup:
The point of the story was
1)I can't believe someone would accept a ride (unless it was an emergency, and it didn't appear that in this instance that it was) from a total stranger.
2)I'm not about to go out of my way and open up the store unless the lady was willing to pay extra for after hour service. I've learned that 9 times out 10 that if you give a stranger an inch, they will attempt to get a mile. On the other hand, if this person was an established customer/patient I might have considered it.
Rich >>
For someone in retail - I don't know what you sell. But most of us in retail (like myself) sell products that are often very similar to competitors. With a car rental business I have, while we offer exotics that others don't like Vettes, Hummers, Escalades, etc. - most of our business is in the basic transportation vehicles - compact, midsize, full size, basic SUV, and minivan. I can get customers in one of two ways - price or service. A customer who will come to me for price has no loyalty, because all he's loyal to is the price I'm giving him. A customer who comes to me for service is someone who I can build my business. And how do you get established customers? My going the extra mile.
There's a difference between helping out a customer who's standing there when you're closed but inside the shop, vs. putting your personal cell phone on the door to have customers call you whenever they want to buy a candy bar. Lord knows there are people who will expect you to open the store whenever they're there, and you have to draw the line. But if you want people to stop by for reasons other than you're $1 cheaper, that's how you do it.
I believe that the attitude of "you're lucky I'm in business for you" was what largely led to the demise of the retail card shop. Once the Internet and Wallmart made the shop's prices and selection poor, the lack of service that was previously tolerated became an unavoidable anchor.
Speaking of clowns, When was the last time you looked into a mirror. On a side note, I studied drugs, not English or Philosophy 101.
Beefcake:
Maybe you misunderstood as I do go the extra mile to make customer/patients happy. However, this extra mile is done during normal business hours (not after and not before).
Stone:
With regard to Morrell fan, in you opinion he is a good guy. However, in my opinion he isn't. This whole discussion started because I simply stated that I would not give free cards to a person that lowballed me. I don't believe that I personally attacked anyone first in this thread. However, I'm sure in the heck not going to turn the other cheek is someone attacks me.
Rich
<< <i> On a side note, I studied drugs, not English or Philosophy 101.
>>
Anyone who went to college had to take english and philosophy101..........but I do not remember what "reductio ad absurdum means ..........
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