I am thankful that I am a "one percenter"

Platapus · 11-24-16, 12:26 PM

I have not conduced a thorough evaluation, but I consider myself a 1%er and on this day of thanks giving, I am thankful.

I am thankful that I am wealthier than probably than 99% of the population of the world

I am thankful that my health/safety is probably better than 99% of the population of the world

I am thankful that my standard of living is probably better than 99% of the population of the world

I am thankful that despite political whining, my outlook is probably better than 99% of the population of the world

I am thankful that the majority of my problems are rightfully considered "first world problems". That does not mean that my problems are not problematic for me, but that in comparison to probably 99% of the population of the world, my problems are pretty minor

I am most thankful that I have the opportunity and means to make changes in this 1%/99% ratio. Not by bringing myself down, but by helping others. Even though my contribution is infinitesimally tiny, I am thankful that I can make such a contribution.

When compared to probably 99% of the population of the world, I have a great life. I need to keep reminding myself of this and continue to be thankful of this

Oberon · 11-24-16, 12:30 PM

Well said.

I can only echo those sentiments.

GoldenRivet · 11-24-16, 12:44 PM

Hear! Hear!

Skybird · 11-24-16, 12:46 PM

"I'll tell them how I survive it. I'll tell them that on bad mornings, it feels impossible to take pleasure in anything because I'm afraid it could be taken away. That's when I make a list in my head of every act of goodness I've seen someone do. It's like a game. Repetitive. Even a little tedious after more than twenty years.

But there are much worse games to play."

S. Collins: Mockingjay, Epilogue

Reece · 11-24-16, 07:46 PM

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Platapus said:
I am thankful that I am wealthier than probably than 99% of the population of the world

Capitalist pig!!

Jimbuna · 11-25-16, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I have not conduced a thorough evaluation, but I consider myself a 1%er and on this day of thanks giving, I am thankful.

I am thankful that I am wealthier than probably than 99% of the population of the world

I am thankful that my health/safety is probably better than 99% of the population of the world

I am thankful that my standard of living is probably better than 99% of the population of the world

I am thankful that despite political whining, my outlook is probably better than 99% of the population of the world

I am thankful that the majority of my problems are rightfully considered "first world problems". That does not mean that my problems are not problematic for me, but that in comparison to probably 99% of the population of the world, my problems are pretty minor

I am most thankful that I have the opportunity and means to make changes in this 1%/99% ratio. Not by bringing myself down, but by helping others. Even though my contribution is infinitesimally tiny, I am thankful that I can make such a contribution.

When compared to probably 99% of the population of the world, I have a great life. I need to keep reminding myself of this and continue to be thankful of this

Someone should nominate this post for Best of SubSim

Moonlight · 11-25-16, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Someone should nominate this post for Best of SubSim

Only a dark hearted Tory oxygen thief would nominate that post for Best of SubSim, any takers.

Jimbuna · 11-25-16, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonlight

Only a dark hearted Tory oxygen thief would nominate that post for Best of SubSim, any takers.

STEED

Platapus · 11-25-16, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Someone should nominate this post for Best of SubSim

I don't know about that. It is just that once in a while I need to give myself one upside the head to resync myself with reality.

Yesterday, I had a real first world problem. What to do with the left over food.....There are a ton of people around the world that just simply don't understand that problem. Kinda makes one think hard about one's life.

Jimbuna · 11-25-16, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I don't know about that. It is just that once in a while I need to give myself one upside the head to resync myself with reality.

Yesterday, I had a real first world problem. What to do with the left over food.....There are a ton of people around the world that just simply don't understand that problem. Kinda makes one think hard about one's life.

True that

Skybird · 11-25-16, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I don't know about that. It is just that once in a while I need to give myself one upside the head to resync myself with reality.

Yesterday, I had a real first world problem. What to do with the left over food.....There are a ton of people around the world that just simply don't understand that problem. Kinda makes one think hard about one's life.

Easy problem. In such situations I just consider whether or not it makes a difference for anyone whether I keep small rest of a meal, and whether or not packing it up and sending it to a disaster area while hoping it gets there without rotting first, is a realistic option. I usually conclude it is not.

Why worrying about a left-over potatoe when knowing that half of the potato harvest gets destroyed immediately, because the fruits have a form that is not pleasurable enough to the eye and will find no buyers on the market? Fact, at least in Europe. Half of the harvested potatoes - get plowed under immediately again, cannot be sold.

Do accept changes in your behavior where your change indeed makes a real and realistic effect. Everything else is just sentimentality - and sentimentality does nothing for nobody. Expect one's own ego-show, maybe.

And when you have one potatoe left repeatedly, learn to cook a little smaller amount of food in the first.

P.S. No, I do not like the taste of cooked but cold potatoes. Thats why I do not keep them, and do not use them for cold salad or such things. For the drought-hit area in africa, my decision makes no difference. None. So why becoming emotional about that potatoe. Its just a potatoe, like that dandelion under my window is just that. In the forest, I may find an eatable mushroom. I may pick it or leave it. So what?

The real first world luxury problem here is that you even think about this all being a problem worth your time and consideration - could that be? If you fight for your daily survial, you have no time to waste on such unsubstantial follies. You just have to come to terms with what the day brings you.

- Think twice before attacking me for my "cold-heartedness". Its not that.

Takeda Shingen · 11-25-16, 06:19 PM

There's always that one guy who has to try and spit on a nice sentiment....

Skybird · 11-25-16, 07:19 PM

Blödsinn.

I am about honesty, and reason, and realism. I am against cheap sentimentality. Hypocrisy there already is more than enough in the world.

I am a man with a bad temper, and that is why I try to never let it gain the upper hand. Its necessary, if I lose that control, nobody wants to be my enemy, better believe it. I have strong emotions - but I learned in decades of meditating to keep them on a very short line. History, and intellectual insight into man, showed me that that is the wise and needed thing to do. The worst disasters in history broke lose when man gave in to emotions. Never have emotions freed a helpful Samaritarian from still needing to do the deed and spending the thought on how to do it best. Its the deed, its the net effect that makes the difference - or not. Its not the emotion motivating it. And certainly no shallow sentimentality. Your motivations and intentions can be like they are, and follow the clouds in the sky with the wind - but the effect, the deed is what counts.

Just meaning it well - means nothing.

11-24-16, 12:26 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I am thankful that I am a "one percenter" I have not conduced a thorough evaluation, but I consider myself a 1%er and on this day of thanks giving, I am thankful. I am thankful that I am wealthier than probably than 99% of the population of the world I am thankful that my health/safety is probably better than 99% of the population of the world I am thankful that my standard of living is probably better than 99% of the population of the world I am thankful that despite political whining, my outlook is probably better than 99% of the population of the world I am thankful that the majority of my problems are rightfully considered "first world problems". That does not mean that my problems are not problematic for me, but that in comparison to probably 99% of the population of the world, my problems are pretty minor I am most thankful that I have the opportunity and means to make changes in this 1%/99% ratio. Not by bringing myself down, but by helping others. Even though my contribution is infinitesimally tiny, I am thankful that I can make such a contribution. When compared to probably 99% of the population of the world, I have a great life. I need to keep reminding myself of this and continue to be thankful of this __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

11-24-16, 12:44 PM	#3
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Hear! Hear! __________________

11-24-16, 12:46 PM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,612 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	"I'll tell them how I survive it. I'll tell them that on bad mornings, it feels impossible to take pleasure in anything because I'm afraid it could be taken away. That's when I make a list in my head of every act of goodness I've seen someone do. It's like a game. Repetitive. Even a little tedious after more than twenty years. But there are much worse games to play." S. Collins: Mockingjay, Epilogue __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-25-16, 07:19 PM	#13
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,612 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Blödsinn. I am about honesty, and reason, and realism. I am against cheap sentimentality. Hypocrisy there already is more than enough in the world. I am a man with a bad temper, and that is why I try to never let it gain the upper hand. Its necessary, if I lose that control, nobody wants to be my enemy, better believe it. I have strong emotions - but I learned in decades of meditating to keep them on a very short line. History, and intellectual insight into man, showed me that that is the wise and needed thing to do. The worst disasters in history broke lose when man gave in to emotions. Never have emotions freed a helpful Samaritarian from still needing to do the deed and spending the thought on how to do it best. Its the deed, its the net effect that makes the difference - or not. Its not the emotion motivating it. And certainly no shallow sentimentality. Your motivations and intentions can be like they are, and follow the clouds in the sky with the wind - but the effect, the deed is what counts. Just meaning it well - means nothing. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-24-16, 12:30 PM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Well said. I can only echo those sentiments.

11-25-16, 06:19 PM	#12
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	There's always that one guy who has to try and spit on a nice sentiment....