• snekerpimp@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      How much did you get from your dad? I know my dad has nothing to give me, mainly because of those guys that were able to get a hand out pulling the ladder up behind them.

      In this country even being sent to college is a privilege, you are either gifted it from your parents or you are an indentured servant for your student loans/tuition. A handout from your parents is a handout from your parents, no matter the amount.

      It’s nothing to be ashamed of. Everyone needs help every now and then. Just don’t label yourself “selfmade” when you are not.

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        My dad left me with PTSD and a mother solely reliant on social security!

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        Yeah, anyone who claims to be self-made is just showing a lack of perspective. I got an inheritance from my grandparents and college tuition from my parents, but that’s really a rounding error. I was raised in a supportive home where my physical, emotional, and academic needs were met. My extended family is about as drama free as they come. I’m tall and usually well liked, so I wasn’t picked on at school. When I came out as gay, my parents were supportive. I had access to a computer as a kid, where I developed a knack for programming that developed into a career. Point is, there are so many boosts or drags that a person can experience in their life, even look purely at money is too simplistic.

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      Every thread you are in, it’s a guarantee you’ll simp for Republicans and/or rich assholes.

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        I’m so very, VERY sorry for pointing out that none of these guys weren’t given anywhere as close as commented on. I guess pointing out facts is bad these days. Wild.

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          I’ll make sure to put “WARNING, THE FOLLOWING IS A JOKE” next time, for those of us that have a hard time telling the difference.

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              Generated by you, taking offense to me “over exaggerating” and not being “based in reality”, taking a joke way too seriously. Chill out bro.

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                Yes. People don’t like being called out for making shit up. It’s okay when your do it, but if the right does it it gets posted to the sub 🤦‍♂️.

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                  Letting shit up? What does that mean?

                  Do you understand the definition of “joke”? At this point, I’m writing you off as a pissed off little troll, poking the bear to get swiped at.

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                  So everything else above you agree with other than the 20 million dollars is equal to 2 million dollars?

                  Great 👍

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          You might even be right, but it’s clear you’ve got an agenda, and that’s what I’m commenting on. It’s very obvious