Turquoise
O Canada
+1,596|6832|North Carolina

GorillaKing798 wrote:

Some social programs are needed, however the sheer number of ways you can get money from the government is pure ludicrous, If I'm obese , I can claim disability so that i don't have to work and may continue to fund my mission to boost the stock of KFC. Funding an exemptions apply to big business as well as small business, give these small businesses an easier way of getting these tax breaks and ending up employing more workers and keeping kids off the street will work wonders  in crime rates, and boost small business as well.
Exemptions are one thing, but most local governments have policies where a corporation will receive big tax breaks (like Walmart) for constructing a store in their area, but smaller businesses in the same area and industry will not receive equivalent breaks.  With the advantages that corporations already have over small businesses, huge tax breaks should not be necessary to attract corporations, and even when they do, the death of smaller businesses that often result from it outweigh the benefits of having the corporation there in the first place in most cases.

Essentially, much of America is living under the delusion that becoming economically dependent on large corporations is a good thing for jobs.  This is clearly not the case as businesses downsize both their number of employees and their benefits plans.

The prevalence of small businesses are much healthier for long term growth, consumer rights, and the overall quality of life.
Turquoise
O Canada
+1,596|6832|North Carolina

Lotta_Drool wrote:

I am still waiting for Gay Gangsta Rap to catch on because that is the shit dog.  Nuddin beats the brutha rapping about gerblin in the hood and goin down on whitey.
Believe it or not, there are actually gay rappers.  I remember seeing a show about it.  lol
GorillaKing798
Too legit to quit
+48|6541|Tampa, Florida

Turquoise wrote:

GorillaKing798 wrote:

Some social programs are needed, however the sheer number of ways you can get money from the government is pure ludicrous, If I'm obese , I can claim disability so that i don't have to work and may continue to fund my mission to boost the stock of KFC. Funding an exemptions apply to big business as well as small business, give these small businesses an easier way of getting these tax breaks and ending up employing more workers and keeping kids off the street will work wonders  in crime rates, and boost small business as well.
Exemptions are one thing, but most local governments have policies where a corporation will receive big tax breaks (like Walmart) for constructing a store in their area, but smaller businesses in the same area and industry will not receive equivalent breaks.  With the advantages that corporations already have over small businesses, huge tax breaks should not be necessary to attract corporations, and even when they do, the death of smaller businesses that often result from it outweigh the benefits of having the corporation there in the first place in most cases.

Essentially, much of America is living under the delusion that becoming economically dependent on large corporations is a good thing for jobs.  This is clearly not the case as businesses downsize both their number of employees and their benefits plans.

The prevalence of small businesses are much healthier for long term growth, consumer rights, and the overall quality of life.
Very true, however large industries which were great for the economy (before we began to out-source what ever we possibly to could to boost the gain of the higher ups, in the short term only). We have lost these large industries which attracted small business to an area. Giving a large corporation a larger tax break for building an area than a small business is wrong, however, having these larger corporations will attract small businesses as long as they are given an equal opportunity to succeed, and as you stated they are not.
Turquoise
O Canada
+1,596|6832|North Carolina
I'll put it this way, I'd be more in favor of tax breaks for corporations if we gave equivalent breaks to small businesses.
GorillaKing798
Too legit to quit
+48|6541|Tampa, Florida

Turquoise wrote:

I'll put it this way, I'd be more in favor of tax breaks for corporations if we gave equivalent breaks to small businesses.
I could not agree more. What I'm saying though is that business feeds on competition and with a fair chance to receive government funding, I think big business and small business will benefit each other.

*We kinda hijacked this thread eh?

Last edited by GorillaKing798 (2008-03-27 18:05:44)

Mekstizzle
WALKER
+3,611|7048|London, England
Hell yeah nigga, CHEA'

Bitches don't know 'bout my _________
Docjones
Member
+7|6412|Connecticut

Mek-Izzle wrote:

Hell yeah nigga, CHEA'

Bitches don't know 'bout my _________
glock
lowing
Banned
+1,662|7078|USA

Docjones wrote:

Is it or not?



I think it is, look at cam'ron, he  cant even behave himself on national tv ffs, but he still makes millions. I have to put up with "gangstas" and their crap on a daily basis, and I'm tired of it.

/rant
Listening to it is not destructive, emulating it is destructive, but only to the the idiots that do it.
ATG
Banned
+5,233|6956|Global Command
Take the " C " outta crap, what do you have?
13rin
Member
+977|6906
Let me answer a question with a question.  What good comes from gangsta rap?
I stood in line for four hours. They better give me a Wal-Mart gift card, or something.  - Rodney Booker, Job Fair attendee.
Agent_Dung_Bomb
Member
+302|7163|Salt Lake City

Any type of rap makes my ears bleed.  That crap could leave the airwaves, and it wouldn't hurt my feelings one little bit.  Rap is for the losers of the world that thing everyone is against them and need a fucking reality check.
jsnipy
...
+3,277|6949|...

No harmful than Alice Cooper or Ozzy Osbourne was.

If you are a stupid kid and prone to being a fuck up, it will just help bring that out. Other than that ...
clogar
damn ain't it great to be a laxer
+32|6382|Minnesota

jsnipy wrote:

No harmful than Alice Cooper or Ozzy Osbourne was.

If you are a stupid kid and prone to being a fuck up, it will just help bring that out. Other than that ...
but is that not the same with other kinds of music? if you are prone to being a socialist and wanting reform and you listen to rage against the machine it might bring that out. lol
S.Lythberg
Mastermind
+429|6874|Chicago, IL

clogar wrote:

jsnipy wrote:

No harmful than Alice Cooper or Ozzy Osbourne was.

If you are a stupid kid and prone to being a fuck up, it will just help bring that out. Other than that ...
but is that not the same with other kinds of music? if you are prone to being a socialist and wanting reform and you listen to rage against the machine it might bring that out. lol
No, your ear drums will burst first, and a deaf rebel isn't very effective
Home
Section.80
+447|7274|Seattle, Washington, USA

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:

Any type of rap makes my ears bleed.  That crap could leave the airwaves, and it wouldn't hurt my feelings one little bit.  Rap is for the losers of the world that thing everyone is against them and need a fucking reality check.
Lol. If you think "rap is for the losers of the world that think everyone is against them" then you need to take your own advice and get a "fucking reality check."

Last edited by Home (2008-03-27 22:17:10)

Liberal-Sl@yer
Certified BF2S Asshole
+131|6883|The edge of sanity

PBAsydney wrote:

Introduce the kids to proper music, problem fixed.
That's right, bring on Amon Amarth!

In all seriousness, I believe that gangsta rap only harms impressionable youth. If people have intellegence then gangsta rap is ineffective. It's the same way with all types of music.
unnamednewbie13
Moderator
+2,072|7198|PNW

The Boondocks told me all I need to know about gangsta rap.
Dr.PhiL
Danmark
+30|7096|Up North
Camron aint gangsta rap, just mainsteam horrible shit

Last edited by Dr.PhiL (2008-03-27 23:09:26)

Roger Lesboules
Ah ben tabarnak!
+316|7004|Abitibi-Temiscamingue. Québec!

Liberal-Sl@yer wrote:

PBAsydney wrote:

Introduce the kids to proper music, problem fixed.
That's right, bring on Amon Amarth!

In all seriousness, I believe that gangsta rap only harms impressionable youth. If people have intellegence then gangsta rap is ineffective. It's the same way with all types of music.
Qft!
beerface702
Member
+65|7120|las vegas
imagine if all kids listened to brotha lynch. lol
Commie Killer
Member
+192|6814
I actually loled at those guys in that clip.
JahManRed
wank
+646|7055|IRELAND

What it comes down to is..................fuck it, its just shite. Some of the production on this genera of music is ok, although not using live instruments, more sample banks etc. It sounds produced and un-natural. Ok that's the good part. Then you have these guys ranting illegible shite all over the top off the music. The remind me of the kids who work in the 24 hour garage that shout muffled profanities over the loud speaker at drunks and old ladies. Utter garbage.
Doctor Strangelove
Real Battlefield Veterinarian.
+1,758|6895

Roger Lesboules wrote:

Turquoise wrote:

I like how that guy mentioned that Jay-Z is a better rapper.  Another better rap group is Outkast.  Generally speaking, the groups and rappers that talk about more than just "cash, dope, and bitches" are worthwhile.

Tupac was good too.  Most rappers these days are pretty manufactured and empty in their message.
Must admit...too many "Gangsta Rapper" these days...one or 2 song about sex and cash on a record is not that bad...when the whole album is about the same subject **Point at 50 cent**...it just get old and boring really fast.

Good raper like Tupac, Eminem and those who actually deliver a message or say something that make a little sense are becoming a rare sight.
I agree rap was way better when it was about being poor, now its about being rich and i sucks.
ghettoperson
Member
+1,943|7076

jsnipy wrote:

No harmful than Alice Cooper or Ozzy Osbourne was.

If you are a stupid kid and prone to being a fuck up, it will just help bring that out. Other than that ...
I don't know, I can't think off the top of my head of any songs that talk about 'bitches and pimping' to quote Mr.O'Reilly.
GunSlinger OIF II
Banned.
+1,860|7070

ghettoperson wrote:

jsnipy wrote:

No harmful than Alice Cooper or Ozzy Osbourne was.

If you are a stupid kid and prone to being a fuck up, it will just help bring that out. Other than that ...
I don't know, I can't think off the top of my head of any songs that talk about 'bitches and pimping' to quote Mr.O'Reilly.
Friday night and I need a fight
My motorcycle and a switchblade knife
Handful of grease in my hair feels right
But what I need to make me tight are

Girls, Girls, Girls
Long legs and burgundy lips
Girls,
Dancin' down on Sunset Strip
Girls
Red lips, fingertips

Trick or treat-sweet to eat
On Halloween and New Year's Eve
Yankee girls ya just can't beat
But they're the best when they're off their feet

Girls, Girls, Girls
At the Dollhouse in Ft. Lauderdale
Girls, Girls. Girls
Rocking in Atlanta at Tattletails
Girls, Girls, Girls
Raising Hell at the 7th Veil
Have you read the news
In the Soho Tribune
Ya know she did me
Well then she broke my heart

I'm such a good good boy
I just need e new toy
I tell ya what, girl
Dance for me, I'll keep you overemployed
Just tell me a story
You know the one I mean

Crazy Horse, Paris, France
Forget the names, remember romance
I got the photos, a menage a trois
Musta broke those Frenchies laws with those

Girls, Girls. Girls
Body Shop. Marble Arch
Girls, Girls, Girls
Tropicana's where I lost my heart

Girls, Girls, Girls

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