Now I know there are always exceptions but listen. We always need to buy something to make us happy. Weather its that huge SUV that gets 10 miles per gallon or that huge house that costs a fortune in money and resources to heat and cool. We always have to go to the mall and buy new clothes because we "need" them and our old clothes don't make us happy anymore. I am not like this and I'm tired of being around people who are. When will this end? Probably never since our economy is based on the suffering of others. Just think about it. Will it ever stop?
2006-11-03 08:56:48 · 8 answers · asked by anonymous 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Jennofthejungle, theres nothing wrong with liking things. It's just bad when it gets obsesive like it is now.
2006-11-03 09:22:01 · update #1
I think that's the mentality in big cities and wealthy suburbs everywhere. You might try moving to somewhere that places less emphasis on such things. I know L.A. and Long Island and Orange County are definitely guilty of those things you speak of (having lived in all three) but if you're sick of it seek out a place that isn't. There ARE places in America less focused on material things. It's really everywhere though, London is just as bad. There are just a lot more opportunities in cities and places of wealth for advertisers and marketing people to target people. Everywhere I go in L.A. there are TV screens (even over the freeway) in the lines at grocery stores TV's advertising things, it's just FORCED on people that they just MUST have this newest model blah blah blah. I hate it too, trust me. I'm like you. I don't even have a TV anymore.
2006-11-03 09:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by Des Demona 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
True, there are many people that spend just for the sake of spending. But which country is at the top of the food chain? Which country sets the standards? And why do you think that is? Be glad you are allowed to live in a country where you can pursue these things, and not where you are told what to do and how much you can own. (if you don't like it, move)
Also, it just sounds to me like you are jealous of those successful people who went out and did something.
2006-11-03 17:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by tankgirl190 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont think that it will ever stop, but if you dont want to be around people like that then just find new friends....its that simple! But in all honesty thats America and........it is the land of the free......but then again some people just see things differently then others.
2006-11-03 17:06:46 · answer #3 · answered by miss_villegas_2005 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm pretty brave... I drive a Toyota Matrix.. great gas mileage.
What's wrong with liking things.... things are fun sometimes. Stop trying to bag on my things you pasty faced troll.
2006-11-03 17:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It'll stop the day communism starts.
2006-11-03 17:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by Lou 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it will never stop!!! America is the land of the free..... and the home of the brave!!! brave people don't drive toyota's.... they drive pickups and hummers.
2006-11-03 17:01:40 · answer #6 · answered by johnbehrhart 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Please . Take your Treason Tour on the road with John Kerry .
He has a fleet of SUV's . You'll be quite comfy .
2006-11-03 17:00:08 · answer #7 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ever hear of death
2006-11-03 17:18:44 · answer #8 · answered by opaulo30 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋