Do you ever stop to think how materialistic we have all become and how it is affecting us?

Question

Doesn't this scare you? It's like we're trying to fill an empty hole, buying things we don't need.

Answer 1

Buying things we don't need. . . that we can't afford. . . with money we don't have!

No, we don't stop to think about it. . .we're too busy watching the TV cesspool and what Brad Pitt and Angelina's baby does, and what Bill O'Reilly's putrid thoughts are, and Oprah's next condescending project. . .ALL paid for by Mastercard and Lexus and Kinkos!!

Your question should be posed as a "disclaimer" on every TV station and asked every hour of every day!

Answer 2

Yes, I do think about it a lot. It is very sad to see what has happened in the World, especially in the States, where people can't pass a few months without getting a new MP3 player or DVD, and base their life on what material things they will be getting next. Instead of working hard to achieve goals related to knowledge, perseverance and discovery, they work hard just to use their money on the newest gadget or gizmo available. Fortunately, this hasn't completely affected people in other countries, such as Argentina, where I live. People buy a TV and have it for several years, they don't need to change it unless it stops working. Instead of buying stuff, I recommend people to use that money to travel around the world and learn about other cultures.

Answer 3

No, gasoline fees will proceed to upward thrust (in spite of the fact that there will be short term reversals) No, severe oil fees do no longer ought to consequence in a fall down of society or the middle classification - Europe has gasoline fees of over $11/gallon and are doing tremendous. What it does choose for is: a) a authorities with the desire to do what's had to maintain secure practices, stability and prosperity: positioned money into public transport! b) A public that has the mind's eye to be certain previous vehicle-based suburbs and approaches of existence; there are various, lots of human beings international who stay added from artwork, shops and faculties than human beings yet do no longer sense the could desire to possess a vehicle.

Answer 4

i agree, i was watchin like access hollywood or something and it was talkin bout how one of the stars buys a pair of sunglasses for each outfit (like 1000$ ones) and im sittin here thinking what the hell, dont they know that money could be spent on people who are starving or on the streets, or just families struggling?!
if i was a star i would think of how others need that more than i do and start all kinds of helping shelters or something! just think if all those stars got together and really did something, there could be no homeless people and what not

Answer 5

Yes i think about it all the time, it seems the more you get,the more you want, the more you have to have...
It's all to do with keeping up with the Jones's and it's such a competetive greedy world. We all seem to be blind about what really makes you happy...Love...Nature...the best things in life are free.

Answer 6

I agree. It's sad that people spend all their time trying to accumulate more and more stuff instead of what's important. You can't take things with you when you die. People seem to think that material possessions are going to make them happy. It's really kind of sad actually.

Answer 7

It is called...keeping up with the Jones's. My parents only bought things that they needed and could afford. Today, it is charge this, charge that and some don't save any money for retirement.

Answer 8

Absolutely - all the time . . .every now and then I escape to a rainforest (4 hours away) and camp over night, just with the basic survival needs . . . just to get away from it all!

Answer 9

yes progress sucks sometimes i would give it all up tomorrow to have it back like it was in the 70's life was so much simpler

Answer 10

it scares the heck out of me!! it,s gone beyound trying to keep up with the smiths!! and it,s only getting worse and more expensive