American standard of living continues to fall.

You need to make a new war effort soon, it's way overdue!

Originally posted by Zeal Ex Nihilo
Median wages hit a new low: $27,000.

Enjoy being a first world nation while it lasts, Americans.

Originally posted by Zeal Ex Nihilo
0/10, troll harder, not even mad, etc.

Haven't Americans heard of Amway?
Why won't the typical American engage in entrepreneurship or small-time businesses?

Shit, it's not like the world is supposed to work on its own for the masses.
It's the people that have to work.

Originally posted by AsbestosFlaygon
Since when was 'giving an honest opinion' considered 'trolling'?

Haven't Americans heard of Amway?
Why won't the typical American engage in entrepreneurship or small-time businesses?

Shit, it's not like the world is supposed to work on its own for the masses.
It's the people that have to work.

You consider Amway a viable option for the average american to earn an income?

Originally posted by theICONiac
You consider Amway a viable option for the average american to earn an income?

It's not like it's a VIP-only or millionaire's club-type of thing.

That's only one of the many other ways.
With the widespread popularity of the Internet, one can practically earn a living through blogging, paid surveys, direct selling, etc.
The opportunities are unlimited.

Originally posted by AsbestosFlaygon
Why not?
Starting capital is low, and income revenue is high.

It's not like it's a VIP-only or millionaire's club-type of thing.

That's only one of the many other ways.
With the widespread popularity of the Internet, one can practically earn a living through blogging, paid surveys, direct selling, etc.
The opportunities are unlimited.

Have you now or ever been involved with Amway?

Originally posted by theICONiac
Have you now or ever been involved with Amway?

But I think we're getting a bit off-topic now lol

Originally posted by AsbestosFlaygon
Since 2001.

But I think we're getting a bit off-topic now lol

Have you 'Gone Diamond'? 😉

Originally posted by AsbestosFlaygon
Since when was 'giving an honest opinion' considered 'trolling'?

Haven't Americans heard of Amway?
Why won't the typical American engage in entrepreneurship or small-time businesses?

Shit, it's not like the world is supposed to work on its own for the masses.
It's the people that have to work.

I agree, but America is still in trouble. As shown with the municipal bankruptcy in Alabama.

http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2011/1111/Municipal-bankruptcy-in-Alabama-largest-in-US-history

Just the tip of the iceberg, though, we'll really be seeing high inflation around 2014. That's where things get interesting.

Why are people surprised US is still in trouble, it's expected.

It'll take around a decade to recover.

Originally posted by Mindset
Why are people surprised US is still in trouble, it's expected.

It'll take around a decade to recover.

I'm not surprised. And it will probably take longer than that.

Nah.

10 years, that's it.

Originally posted by theICONiac
Have you 'Gone Diamond'? 😉

My roommate works 3 days a week, plays xbox all day, owns two cars, stuffs his face with the finest cuts of meat and other junk and still has money for the strip club twice a week. I'd say the American standard of living is pretty good.

All the strip clubs over here aren't making that much money. They're usually pretty bare over here. 😛

Since when was 'giving an honest opinion' considered 'trolling'?

Originally posted by Prep-Man
All the strip clubs over here aren't making that much money. They're usually pretty bare over here. 😛

maybe youre just going to the wrong ones? Thats cool though i like mine relatively empty any way

Originally posted by AsbestosFlaygon
Why not?

Because it's a muli-level marketing pyramid scheme preying on the poorest and most ill-informed people run by a fascist/dominionist aristocracy almost on the level of the Koch brothers that also engages in racketeering and should've been shut down and busted up decades ago if not for the flagrant bribery of the DeVos and Van Andel families around the world?

Originally posted by Darth Jello
Because it's a muli-level marketing pyramid scheme preying on the poorest and most ill-informed people run by a fascist/dominionist aristocracy almost on the level of the Koch brothers that also engages in racketeering and should've been shut down and busted up decades ago if not for the flagrant bribery of the DeVos and Van Andel families around the world?

You see, if you even bothered doing some research before going "OMG ITZ A SCAM TROLOLOLOL", there's a big difference between MLM and pyramid schemes.

And don't even bother posting Wiki links about controversies and all that shit.
They're just being melodramatic 'cause they weren't able to achieve what the top-earners have.

There are numerous reasons why people fail in MLM (or ANY BUSINESS, for that matter):
a. They lack self-confidence
b. They are too close-minded (ie. It's a pyramid scheme!, a scam!, etc.)
c. They have no idea how the business works
d. Some people are just plain lazy farts, and want everything to be handed to them.

Shit, why am I even bothering lecturing you? These pointers are like the most basic things mentioned in any business seminar.

Originally posted by AsbestosFlaygon
There are numerous reasons why people fail in MLM (or ANY BUSINESS, for that matter):
a. They lack self-confidence
b. They are too close-minded (ie. It's a pyramid scheme!, a scam!, etc.)
c. They have no idea how the business works
d. Some people are just plain lazy farts, and want everything to be handed to them.

man, why wasn't I listening to your opinions on the economy earlier!

a triangular shaped selling operation where profits are constantly moved to the pinnacle, you say? How could I lose?