Originally Posted by Highflight

I've run my own business(s) since I was 22 years old.

Those who can, do. Those who can't, profess knowledge that they do not possess.

I took Astronomy in college, yet, I do not profess to know Astronomy.
I took Geology in college, yet, I do not profess to know Geology.
So, how's your "education" in Economics werkin' out fer 'ya? Get rich yet with all that profound education?

so you post an accusation about someone failing econ 101 and yet you have no idea about the classwork involved.

But since you have owned your own business since you were 22 years old, that provides you with the credibility to criticize another and make the leap that they failed Econ 101. Got it.

PS...no where near rich and do not have a job in Econ. and I never professed knowledge that i don't possess. Only that I took Econ 101, Econ 540, and Econ 550 as required for my degree.

Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

Did you take Econ 101? If so, how'd you do?

My degree required Econ 101, Micro Econ, and Macro Econ. I'm not saying i'm an economist. But I'm curious what formal education you have on the subject.

Originally Posted by Highflight

I've run my own business(s) since I was 22 years old.

Those who can, do. Those who can't, profess knowledge that they do not possess.

I took Astronomy in college, yet, I do not profess to know Astronomy.
I took Geology in college, yet, I do not profess to know Geology.
So, how's your "education" in Economics werkin' out fer 'ya? Get rich yet with all that profound education?

HF.... when I first read his post, and saw that you had responded... I didn't even need to read it... I KNEW what was coming... and how deep the doo-doo was, that he stepped in...

Hat tip to you for the fantastic shaming... it made my day.

Originally Posted by rcjetpilot

HF.... when I first read his post, and saw that you had responded... I didn't even need to read it... I KNEW what was coming... and how deep the doo-doo was, that he stepped in...

Hat tip to you for the fantastic shaming... it made my day.

Huh? His business ownership since he was 22 despite having no idea what is involved in Econ 101 is your basis? Here's a thought. Perhaps know what is involved in the classwork by having gone through it first hand before accusing someone of failing that class.

Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

Huh? His business ownership since he was 22 despite having no idea what is involved in Econ 101 is your basis? Here's a thought. Perhaps know what is involved in the classwork by having gone through it first hand before accusing someone of failing that class.

Evidently the compounding mistake is still missed in the lesson.

Originally Posted by Real Ira

Mystery solved.

The drop in jobless numbers is due to "one large state" not reporting it's numbers. And how very odd, the administration refuses to name that state.

http://www.businessinsider.com/joble...-state-2012-10

Myth; Busted!

Originally Posted by Highflight

I've run my own business(s) since I was 22 years old.

Those who can, do. Those who can't, profess knowledge that they do not possess.

I took Astronomy in college, yet, I do not profess to know Astronomy.
I took Geology in college, yet, I do not profess to know Geology.
So, how's your "education" in Economics werkin' out fer 'ya? Get rich yet with all that profound education?

I had to take many econ courses for my undergrad and grad business degrees, worked in banking for 20+ years including a stint w/FRB, worked for a European corporation and have lived in Asia.

I'll take a hunch that I have a deeper understanding of global economics better than someone who pounds nails.

But, what's your point?

Commiefornia.....!!!!

Do unemployed illegals count?

Originally Posted by Pipemajor

I had to take many econ courses for my undergrad and grad business degrees, worked in banking for 20+ years including a stint w/FRB, worked for a European corporation and have lived in Asia.

I'll take a hunch that I have a deeper understanding of global economics better than someone who pounds nails.

But, what's your point?

Ah, the "appeal to authority"

Sorry, I'll go with Highflight. One smart guy who often offers sound financial advice.

Originally Posted by splatman

Ah, the "appeal to authority"

Sorry, I'll go with Highflight. One smart guy who often offers sound financial advice.

Highflight does everything better than anyone. Just ask him....

I build computer rooms and do lots of other technical telecommunications work... but some of it is just plain old hard work... and I enjoy coming to work nowadays. I am not degreed in any way though I have a professional title. I am financially sound and owe no one for anything. I just gave my company back a management/engineering job with a large salary, that I'd had for 17 years, because I am financially sound, and my cow died... (i.e. I didn't need their bull.) Common sense and strength of character goes a lot further than the college crowd would have you believe. One CANNOT learn what 40 years experience teaches in college. Oddly enough, I get calls at least weekly from former colleagues (all degreed) asking what or how or where, or... WHY... Go figger...

Originally Posted by splatman

Do unemployed illegals count?

Excuse me sir, the term is "undocumented democrats". Please note that for future reference.

^^^^^^^^ +1

Kalifornia wasn't included? How can these clowns keep getting away with this crap? I mean really folks, this is above and beyond don't you think?

Originally Posted by Treetop

Highflight does everything better than anyone. Just ask him....

I don't think I have ever seen Highfllight make that claim. However, I have a lot of respect for him. At least he isn't looking for a Govt. handout. He just wants to be left alone to do his thing by himself. I have a lot more respect for someone like that, than one who thinks they can't do it by themselves, that they need the Govt. to help them.