Can I get the money to go to Germany for a year?
I was recently rejected from the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange program. I don't have any idea why, but the past is the past. Right now AFS is offering me partial aid so I would only have to pay 6,000 dollars for a year abroad. The problem is that I'm a graduating senior and have already been accepted into college and have about 10 days left to sign the enrollment slip and make a deposit. Is there any sure-fire way I could earn 6,000 over the summer (scholarships, fundraising ideas, etc)? because if I went I would need to save the little money I do have for my first year of college.
Other - United States - 1 Answers
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Hey Sean It seems like you have some opportunities coming your way if you hussle. Let me recommend an item that has worked for other people in your sitaution. Look into scratch cards from professional fundraising companies. They come in different varieties, it just depends on what you can get excited about. They're an easy sell because people want to save money on items they're going to buy anyway. For the price of a couple dollar donation to you they get a coupon. Each card can raise over $100 so the money will come in if you put in the effort. If you can get family and friends to help you that $6,000 is doable! In the meantime do things like put on a BBQ at a local mall in the summer, dog walking etc. More fundraising ideas at the links I've found. Good luck with whatever you choose.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
What is the point in high gas prices when the earth has enough crued oil to last for another 200 years?
What is the point in high gas prices when the earth has enough crued oil to last for another 200 years?
Why does the government tell us that there is a gas shortage when there is actually plenty to go around. Why must the prices be $8.00 in England and $10.00 in Germany. All the government is doing is using the process of supply and demand. If everyone in the U.S.A would stop buying gas for a day or two or for a week the prices would come down because they are trying to make money and if we stop buying gas they stop making money.
Politics - 5 Answers
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$$$$$$$$$
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$$$$$.
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Simple: profit.
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That's true... besides, if you use less gas, you will helping the environment as well... You also won't be funding any terrorists or wars by riding your bike... It's a win/win situation to avoid using a lot of gas... And don't give in when they drop the price to a few cents either... make them beg you to take it for free...
5 :
First, that is not true. We don't know how much crude is available to an accurate degree. Second, the high price of gas will be required to justify the acquisition of much of the remaining oil, because it will cost more in equipment, time, and labor to recover it.
Why does the government tell us that there is a gas shortage when there is actually plenty to go around. Why must the prices be $8.00 in England and $10.00 in Germany. All the government is doing is using the process of supply and demand. If everyone in the U.S.A would stop buying gas for a day or two or for a week the prices would come down because they are trying to make money and if we stop buying gas they stop making money.
Politics - 5 Answers
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$$$$$$$$$
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$$$$$.
3 :
Simple: profit.
4 :
That's true... besides, if you use less gas, you will helping the environment as well... You also won't be funding any terrorists or wars by riding your bike... It's a win/win situation to avoid using a lot of gas... And don't give in when they drop the price to a few cents either... make them beg you to take it for free...
5 :
First, that is not true. We don't know how much crude is available to an accurate degree. Second, the high price of gas will be required to justify the acquisition of much of the remaining oil, because it will cost more in equipment, time, and labor to recover it.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
What is the best career path for me? Something where I make a lot of money, and help people around the globe?
What is the best career path for me? Something where I make a lot of money, and help people around the globe?
I just recently graduated High School and I'm thinking about what I should get my B.A in. I am a very International person, I'm Persian/Iranien who was born and raised in Germany. I speak 5 languages Farsi, German, English, French and Spanish, but my overall goal is to be Fluent in 7 languages! (possibly Arabic and Russian) ... i know sounds crazy but I can be a pretty valuable person :D. I moved to L.A. when I was 13 and finished Middle School and High School here. I'm a very friendly, honest , blunt, and caring person and therefore wanted to be some sort of an International Advocate, who helps a lot of people in desperate need around the globe (help fight against child prostitution in India; Help fight for Women Rights in countries like Iran and other middle eastern countries; perhaps work for the United Nations to push them to ensure peace around the world; etc.) After that I heard that the United Nations doesnt do anything and that the pay is low . I could become an Interpreter for private companies... but that doesnt help people around the world. I think it's very unfair that us Americans get to live this Luxurious Lifestyle while other countries are in desperate Help... but we do donate a lot of money though. So yah, if anyone has an idea, then feel free to answer :)
International Organizations - 3 Answers
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become justin beiver
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Well, there are some well paid Jobs at the UN, why not have a look at the careers page here; http://www.un.org/partnerships/YEmployment Or you could just go into International Law, the money is good and you help people
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Nothing wrong with the UN or (if you are US citizen) the State Department especially when you are unsure what you really want. Yes, they won't play a lot for a rookie and have definite disadvantages but you will be able to travel, meet very important people (some of them good some bad), and learn a lot. That may help you find out what you really want to do with your life including workable ideals about how to make a lot of money and help people at the same time.
I just recently graduated High School and I'm thinking about what I should get my B.A in. I am a very International person, I'm Persian/Iranien who was born and raised in Germany. I speak 5 languages Farsi, German, English, French and Spanish, but my overall goal is to be Fluent in 7 languages! (possibly Arabic and Russian) ... i know sounds crazy but I can be a pretty valuable person :D. I moved to L.A. when I was 13 and finished Middle School and High School here. I'm a very friendly, honest , blunt, and caring person and therefore wanted to be some sort of an International Advocate, who helps a lot of people in desperate need around the globe (help fight against child prostitution in India; Help fight for Women Rights in countries like Iran and other middle eastern countries; perhaps work for the United Nations to push them to ensure peace around the world; etc.) After that I heard that the United Nations doesnt do anything and that the pay is low . I could become an Interpreter for private companies... but that doesnt help people around the world. I think it's very unfair that us Americans get to live this Luxurious Lifestyle while other countries are in desperate Help... but we do donate a lot of money though. So yah, if anyone has an idea, then feel free to answer :)
International Organizations - 3 Answers
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become justin beiver
2 :
Well, there are some well paid Jobs at the UN, why not have a look at the careers page here; http://www.un.org/partnerships/YEmployment Or you could just go into International Law, the money is good and you help people
3 :
Nothing wrong with the UN or (if you are US citizen) the State Department especially when you are unsure what you really want. Yes, they won't play a lot for a rookie and have definite disadvantages but you will be able to travel, meet very important people (some of them good some bad), and learn a lot. That may help you find out what you really want to do with your life including workable ideals about how to make a lot of money and help people at the same time.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
How much would it cost to travel around Europe?
How much would it cost to travel around Europe?
I am planning on backpacking around Europe for half a year after year twelve. I would be visiting England, Scotland, France, Switzerland, Italy, Greece and Germany but I have family and friends to stay with in France, Scotland, England and Germany. So If anyone has any recommendations about I should stay or could tell me about how much it would cost that would be great. I know it will be expensive as well so if you know any ways to reduce costs or make money that would be amazing. Thank you
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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Hey Hun To figure out how much money you will need, you must first consider where it is you are traveling to. Much of the world is quite inexpensive, but there are places that will drain your wallet faster than others. London, anywhere in Scandinavia, and Japan are some of the most expensive places to travel in. On the flip side, you can live and travel in parts of the Philippines for a couple of dollars a day. Next, break down your expenses into initial costs and daily costs. Initial costs include your airline ticket, your backpack, passport, guidebook, hostel card and all other equipment purchased before you leave. Already have some of this stuff? Can you borrow any of it from friends? If so, you're saving money already. If you are headed for Europe, a Eurail pass would also be a wise initial expense. The next thing to consider is how many days you will be away. Obviously, the longer your trip, the more money you will need. Now you can figure out roughly how much you will spend on the following each day: accommodations, food, transportation and sight-seeing. A typical travel budget for one day in Europe might look something like this: Accommodations: $15 Food: $16 Transportation: $4 Sight-seeing: $5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total: $40 You can now multiply your total daily budget by the number of days you will be away. For example, if you were to be gone for one month (30 days), your total cost would be around $1200, just for daily expenses. Then add on your initial costs to get your total travel budget: Daily budget x Number of days + Initial costs = Total budget Remember that these prices are only an example and that your daily budget will be an average. Obviously you won't be paying for museums everyday, but $5/day is a good average. Prices are so variable everywhere you go that a daily budget could be half this (or double). Check your travel guide to get a good idea how much your accommodations might cost. They usually list visa prices as well. And don't forget to allow for any extra expenses. If your calculated total travel budget is much higher than you think you can manage to save up, you shouldn't let that stop you from going abroad. There are plenty of options to travel on the really cheap, and you can always consider finding work abroad. Happy Travels!
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if you don`t know ways of reducing costs or have friends to help or can`t won`t work then triple what travlin estimates
I am planning on backpacking around Europe for half a year after year twelve. I would be visiting England, Scotland, France, Switzerland, Italy, Greece and Germany but I have family and friends to stay with in France, Scotland, England and Germany. So If anyone has any recommendations about I should stay or could tell me about how much it would cost that would be great. I know it will be expensive as well so if you know any ways to reduce costs or make money that would be amazing. Thank you
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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Hey Hun To figure out how much money you will need, you must first consider where it is you are traveling to. Much of the world is quite inexpensive, but there are places that will drain your wallet faster than others. London, anywhere in Scandinavia, and Japan are some of the most expensive places to travel in. On the flip side, you can live and travel in parts of the Philippines for a couple of dollars a day. Next, break down your expenses into initial costs and daily costs. Initial costs include your airline ticket, your backpack, passport, guidebook, hostel card and all other equipment purchased before you leave. Already have some of this stuff? Can you borrow any of it from friends? If so, you're saving money already. If you are headed for Europe, a Eurail pass would also be a wise initial expense. The next thing to consider is how many days you will be away. Obviously, the longer your trip, the more money you will need. Now you can figure out roughly how much you will spend on the following each day: accommodations, food, transportation and sight-seeing. A typical travel budget for one day in Europe might look something like this: Accommodations: $15 Food: $16 Transportation: $4 Sight-seeing: $5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total: $40 You can now multiply your total daily budget by the number of days you will be away. For example, if you were to be gone for one month (30 days), your total cost would be around $1200, just for daily expenses. Then add on your initial costs to get your total travel budget: Daily budget x Number of days + Initial costs = Total budget Remember that these prices are only an example and that your daily budget will be an average. Obviously you won't be paying for museums everyday, but $5/day is a good average. Prices are so variable everywhere you go that a daily budget could be half this (or double). Check your travel guide to get a good idea how much your accommodations might cost. They usually list visa prices as well. And don't forget to allow for any extra expenses. If your calculated total travel budget is much higher than you think you can manage to save up, you shouldn't let that stop you from going abroad. There are plenty of options to travel on the really cheap, and you can always consider finding work abroad. Happy Travels!
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if you don`t know ways of reducing costs or have friends to help or can`t won`t work then triple what travlin estimates
Saturday, July 28, 2012
What is the best career path for me? Something where I make a lot of money, and help people around the globe?
What is the best career path for me? Something where I make a lot of money, and help people around the globe?
I just recently graduated High School and I'm thinking about what I should get my B.A in. I am a very International person, I'm Persian/Iranien who was born and raised in Germany. I speak 5 languages Farsi, German, English, French and Spanish, but my overall goal is to be Fluent in 7 languages! (possibly Arabic and Russian) ... i know sounds crazy but I can be a pretty valuable person :D. I moved to L.A. when I was 13 and finished Middle School and High School here. I'm a very friendly, honest , blunt, and caring person and therefore wanted to be some sort of an International Advocate, who helps a lot of people in desperate need around the globe (help fight against child prostitution in India; Help fight for Women Rights in countries like Iran and other middle eastern countries; perhaps work for the United Nations to push them to ensure peace around the world; etc.) After that I heard that the United Nations doesnt do anything and that the pay is low . I could become an Interpreter for private companies... but that doesnt help people around the world. I think it's very unfair that us Americans get to live this Luxurious Lifestyle while other countries are in desperate Help... but we do donate a lot of money though. So yah, if anyone has an idea, then feel free to answer :)
Other - Careers & Employment - 3 Answers
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study international law
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The type of jobs you are considering that help desperate people around the world don't pay a lot. Rather than paying big salaries the money goes into directly helping the people.
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I'm an International law student and knowing those languages is very useful. Also if you really do want to work for the United Nations. I've heard the pay is very high at the UN but you must have excellent connections to get a job there. Also law school is the usually route to International law and it is very expensive, challanging and boring. So be very careful about choosing that path. Most people (including myself) tend to regret it. The other options I recommend is to get a doctorate and be professor or teacher. Or work for the State Department (be a diplomat). Knowing languages is very useful for those types of jobs but certainly not the only prerequisite. If you are not planing to go to college, then maybe you should look to work for NGO (non-government organization) as a translator or join the Peace Core. Once again, knowing languages is very good qualification but you must know something else so you can teach people some skill in their language otherwise you can only teach them how to speak English. If you want to teach English overseas, try taking a TOESL class. Hope this helps.
I just recently graduated High School and I'm thinking about what I should get my B.A in. I am a very International person, I'm Persian/Iranien who was born and raised in Germany. I speak 5 languages Farsi, German, English, French and Spanish, but my overall goal is to be Fluent in 7 languages! (possibly Arabic and Russian) ... i know sounds crazy but I can be a pretty valuable person :D. I moved to L.A. when I was 13 and finished Middle School and High School here. I'm a very friendly, honest , blunt, and caring person and therefore wanted to be some sort of an International Advocate, who helps a lot of people in desperate need around the globe (help fight against child prostitution in India; Help fight for Women Rights in countries like Iran and other middle eastern countries; perhaps work for the United Nations to push them to ensure peace around the world; etc.) After that I heard that the United Nations doesnt do anything and that the pay is low . I could become an Interpreter for private companies... but that doesnt help people around the world. I think it's very unfair that us Americans get to live this Luxurious Lifestyle while other countries are in desperate Help... but we do donate a lot of money though. So yah, if anyone has an idea, then feel free to answer :)
Other - Careers & Employment - 3 Answers
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1 :
study international law
2 :
The type of jobs you are considering that help desperate people around the world don't pay a lot. Rather than paying big salaries the money goes into directly helping the people.
3 :
I'm an International law student and knowing those languages is very useful. Also if you really do want to work for the United Nations. I've heard the pay is very high at the UN but you must have excellent connections to get a job there. Also law school is the usually route to International law and it is very expensive, challanging and boring. So be very careful about choosing that path. Most people (including myself) tend to regret it. The other options I recommend is to get a doctorate and be professor or teacher. Or work for the State Department (be a diplomat). Knowing languages is very useful for those types of jobs but certainly not the only prerequisite. If you are not planing to go to college, then maybe you should look to work for NGO (non-government organization) as a translator or join the Peace Core. Once again, knowing languages is very good qualification but you must know something else so you can teach people some skill in their language otherwise you can only teach them how to speak English. If you want to teach English overseas, try taking a TOESL class. Hope this helps.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Is it true that a lot of the Germans are upset about Greece?
Is it true that a lot of the Germans are upset about Greece?
Are germans mad about Greece. I could see them being mad because it lowers the value of the euro. Do they want greece kicked out of the EU. Or does Germany ever have a plan to drop the euro and make there own money again. Germany has the power to drop the euro why dont they. They might be better of without the euro. What do you think
Politics - 5 Answers
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Yes. Because a part of their currency relies on their productivity.
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Why should they be? They were stupid enough to want the 'Euro", they get what they deserve. Germany better get used to bailing out dumb a$$ countries becasue this is just the beginning. See what happens when we all "share". hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaa
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Who cares about the Germans, or the Greeks
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Good points. Germany is the least unsuccessful State in Europe (and not surprisingly, the least socialist) They should break the trend and get out of the Euro so Britain can get in!
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Yes, as they are providing the bulk of the bail-out finance. Germany has already pumped an enormous amount of wealth into the former East Germany, and now this is another crisis not of their own making they are lumbered with. However, the bail-out is still the least bad option, as having Greece go bankrupt would be much, much worse as that would affect not just the Eurozone, but the wider European and world financial markets.. Hence even many non-Euro countries are contributing to the bail-out with credit lines, to try and spread the burden. I doubt if anyone wants to drop the Euro as there are also many benefits. While many countries have a few tough years ahead because of the recent recession, Greece was eceptionally badly hit because of years of finanial mismanagement. The rest of Eurozone isn't in nearly as bad a state. If anything, there is talk about ejecting Greece from it, though that would just shift the problem outside rather than solve it. Having Greece as a bankrupt basket case would be a really bad idea, as nobody wants that sort of neighbour. Organised crime and terrorists coudl become endemic, and mass migration would be a problem. Better to sort it out, and the strings attached to the bail-out are the best way to enforce that.
Are germans mad about Greece. I could see them being mad because it lowers the value of the euro. Do they want greece kicked out of the EU. Or does Germany ever have a plan to drop the euro and make there own money again. Germany has the power to drop the euro why dont they. They might be better of without the euro. What do you think
Politics - 5 Answers
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Yes. Because a part of their currency relies on their productivity.
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Why should they be? They were stupid enough to want the 'Euro", they get what they deserve. Germany better get used to bailing out dumb a$$ countries becasue this is just the beginning. See what happens when we all "share". hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaa
3 :
Who cares about the Germans, or the Greeks
4 :
Good points. Germany is the least unsuccessful State in Europe (and not surprisingly, the least socialist) They should break the trend and get out of the Euro so Britain can get in!
5 :
Yes, as they are providing the bulk of the bail-out finance. Germany has already pumped an enormous amount of wealth into the former East Germany, and now this is another crisis not of their own making they are lumbered with. However, the bail-out is still the least bad option, as having Greece go bankrupt would be much, much worse as that would affect not just the Eurozone, but the wider European and world financial markets.. Hence even many non-Euro countries are contributing to the bail-out with credit lines, to try and spread the burden. I doubt if anyone wants to drop the Euro as there are also many benefits. While many countries have a few tough years ahead because of the recent recession, Greece was eceptionally badly hit because of years of finanial mismanagement. The rest of Eurozone isn't in nearly as bad a state. If anything, there is talk about ejecting Greece from it, though that would just shift the problem outside rather than solve it. Having Greece as a bankrupt basket case would be a really bad idea, as nobody wants that sort of neighbour. Organised crime and terrorists coudl become endemic, and mass migration would be a problem. Better to sort it out, and the strings attached to the bail-out are the best way to enforce that.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Why do people think that money makes you powerful?
Why do people think that money makes you powerful?
My family has friends from cuba, and they were extremely wealthy there up until Fidel Castro took all of their land and money, this is what he did to all rich people when he took over. I have been told the stories as a child, so while growing up I always heard people say, "with money you get power" but this concept never made sense to me. The mafia had casinos in cuba and Fidel Castro took control over them and Fidel did this without money, he just had political power. Now, i read the history of the jews in Germany, they were the richest people in Germany BUT Hitler took away all of their money, businesses and property, and most of all he took their lives. Hitler did not accomplish this by being rich, but he had political power. If you make money, it doesnt mean anything. If you have Political Power, then you can control rich people. SO, Why do people think that money makes you powerful?
Philosophy - 7 Answers
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it just does, if your rich every whore who just wants your money will do anything for you.
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People my friend are very naive; they think that paper can make you happy and what really makes me tick is that like you said; politics is the answer to richness by power and control... you need to realize, that you're already a rich man cause you're half way to your answer. You'll be wealthy when you recognize that politics is not the answer as well. You see... I've lived both in poverty and in richness and it didn't take long for me to realize that not one is better than the other. With power... comes great responsibilities and with responsibilities comes lots of stress... so the answer to your question is within you; you have the intelligence... you have the heart... use it to your full capacity and you'll be the richness man alive.
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Money is simply the best tool to concreatize your values. If your values are destructive, money will destroy. if your values are life related, money will create. Beware of those that demonize money, for their values are upon their sleeves. Force manipulation an fraud are their means of living.
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sadly, this is true. money will buy you a life if necessary. why do you think there is a war in Congo as we speak and no one cares? No one stops it? Because there's no profit from it. Sadly, money does give you power in this life here.
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Power comes from the people. Everyone has their own share of power. Money is a tool that can control people, and when you control someone, you have their power. A man with money can control all those around him, therefore has more power than someone with no money, who can't control anyone. PS. Money isn't the only form of power.
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Ah yes, political power is most commonly held by the wealthy. However, what the "rich and powerful" most fear is the ideologue who seizes political power by mandate of the poor and even "middle-class" masses using such issues as racism and morality. He often takes the money of the wealthy and gives it to... himself, as the government head responsible for "taking care" of the people and quickly becomes an even greater oppressor of the people than the original wealthy ruling class.
7 :
Power is the means to achieve a result. A powerful person is one who can achieve the results he or she desires. Power, or ability to achieve results, can come from various sources, money is one of these. But money may or may not be sufficient depending on the result desired.
My family has friends from cuba, and they were extremely wealthy there up until Fidel Castro took all of their land and money, this is what he did to all rich people when he took over. I have been told the stories as a child, so while growing up I always heard people say, "with money you get power" but this concept never made sense to me. The mafia had casinos in cuba and Fidel Castro took control over them and Fidel did this without money, he just had political power. Now, i read the history of the jews in Germany, they were the richest people in Germany BUT Hitler took away all of their money, businesses and property, and most of all he took their lives. Hitler did not accomplish this by being rich, but he had political power. If you make money, it doesnt mean anything. If you have Political Power, then you can control rich people. SO, Why do people think that money makes you powerful?
Philosophy - 7 Answers
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it just does, if your rich every whore who just wants your money will do anything for you.
2 :
People my friend are very naive; they think that paper can make you happy and what really makes me tick is that like you said; politics is the answer to richness by power and control... you need to realize, that you're already a rich man cause you're half way to your answer. You'll be wealthy when you recognize that politics is not the answer as well. You see... I've lived both in poverty and in richness and it didn't take long for me to realize that not one is better than the other. With power... comes great responsibilities and with responsibilities comes lots of stress... so the answer to your question is within you; you have the intelligence... you have the heart... use it to your full capacity and you'll be the richness man alive.
3 :
Money is simply the best tool to concreatize your values. If your values are destructive, money will destroy. if your values are life related, money will create. Beware of those that demonize money, for their values are upon their sleeves. Force manipulation an fraud are their means of living.
4 :
sadly, this is true. money will buy you a life if necessary. why do you think there is a war in Congo as we speak and no one cares? No one stops it? Because there's no profit from it. Sadly, money does give you power in this life here.
5 :
Power comes from the people. Everyone has their own share of power. Money is a tool that can control people, and when you control someone, you have their power. A man with money can control all those around him, therefore has more power than someone with no money, who can't control anyone. PS. Money isn't the only form of power.
6 :
Ah yes, political power is most commonly held by the wealthy. However, what the "rich and powerful" most fear is the ideologue who seizes political power by mandate of the poor and even "middle-class" masses using such issues as racism and morality. He often takes the money of the wealthy and gives it to... himself, as the government head responsible for "taking care" of the people and quickly becomes an even greater oppressor of the people than the original wealthy ruling class.
7 :
Power is the means to achieve a result. A powerful person is one who can achieve the results he or she desires. Power, or ability to achieve results, can come from various sources, money is one of these. But money may or may not be sufficient depending on the result desired.
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