Woman in another forum made me want to...

[my2boyz]

Originally Posted by roseylovestosho

Educating a person against child labor was not the point of the person's post. She was making fun of someone for not being able to afford $400. Those are two completely distinct things.

I didn't say it was the point...just saying you can have those things and not pay a fortune for them. I would never make fun of anyone for what they can afford...it's not my way...but after reading how children are abused in some of those factories I will always take the opportunity to try to educate.

Once again...I've been misunderstood...I give up.

[tjdmom]

I know how you feel and I have someone at work who is a little like that. She always has to have the expensive purses and the expensive car and house and I know it's because she feels so inferior that having those things helps her feel better about herself so mostly I just feel sorry for her and try to tell her that those of us in the office love her without those things but I don't think she really hears me. My sister has donney & burke (is that even spelt right) purses and I was going to but one once and went to macy and it was over $100 and I thought, how can I spend money like that on a purse when there are children starving in the world and couldn't bring myself to buy it. Not critisizing those that do, but if I have a $100 I choose to buy my $20 bargain purse and give the rest to someone who really needs it..... But also feel sorry for those that think an expensive purse or expensive anything makes them better cause that's just plain sad.

[Ringo1]

Oh, I get that shoved in my face all the time by one of my family members. Even in High School, when her mother was poor - she STILL had to have all brand names this and that. In high school, I cared even less than I do now.

Now she is married and a wealthy SAHM and it's Coach purse this and Coach that; you name it ~ she has it and is MORE than willing to show it off. Everything she has is better than what YOU have.

Yuck.

[roseylovestosho]

Originally Posted by my2boyz

I didn't say it was the point...just saying you can have those things and not pay a fortune for them. I would never make fun of anyone for what they can afford...it's not my way...but after reading how children are abused in some of those factories I will always take the opportunity to try to educate.

Once again...I've been misunderstood...I give up.

Not exactly sure why you are so offended. I was just reiterating the fact that this person (AKA not you) is someone who is thoughtless and clearly very vain and tactless. I wrote response to your comment about child labor under my other comment--which I guess you didn't read.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by roseylovestosho

I will also like to add another point about child labor, even though I'm sure that I will get tomatoes thrown at me...

Every single developed country (i.e., United States, Western Europe, etc) engaged in child labor during the Industrial Revolution. Child labor laws developed only after these countries were in good enough economic standing to afford protecting children. No other country interfered with enforcing child protection laws, in fact every developing country did it at its own pace. The countries that are now engaged in child labor are now in a similar process where they are undergoing their own Industrial Revolution and are following the steps of other currently developed nations. I know that it sounds absolutely awful, but it is not right to interfere with the economic progress of other countries, simply because we can. In fact, I was forced to watch a documentary on child labor in my economics class and one country that banned child labor in order to appease Western nations is now the country with THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF CHILD PROSTITUTION. Look, I am not saying that it is right to allow children to work in factories, but to take away the choice to work in a factory, is FORCING children into prostitution as the only alternative to make money, eat and survive If given the chance, these countries will go through the same process as other countries and they will develop economically, and eradicate child labor in their own timeline, just like we did. In the mean time, I don't think we should force other countries to end child labor.

Please take the time to think about what I've posted, and do your own research about child prostitution. If you were in their shoes, what would you choose?

I have read a newspaper piece about the unintended consequences of strongly enforced child labor laws and what happened when they prevented the factories and small shops from working the children long hours in horrible conditons, even though that country had hardly any social programs to take up the slack. So many of the little children starved to death, became slaves or prostitutes to try to get some money for food.

[roseylovestosho]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

I have read a newspaper piece about the unintended consequences of strongly enforced child labor laws and what happened when they prevented the factories and small shops from working the children long hours in horrible conditons, even though that country had hardly any social programs to take up the slack. So many of the little children starved to death, became slaves or prostitutes to try to get some money for food.

Thank you for succinctly and eloquently summarizing my post. I've always been nervous about posting about this topic.

[My lil friend]

This thread has been interesting,,, my 2ish cents worth.,Ya cannt take it with ya! The only name that really brings me joy in my clothing,purses and other accessories is mine. The joy of creating in my mind what I want and figuring out how to make it is far greater than even the finished product. The joy I get from gifting some of my creations to friends is greater than anything to me,except my family.
To leave a mark of joy on someone else instead of hurting their spirit for the purpose of making oneself feel bigger is a much bigger blessing to yourself. My heart hurts for the person that feels they are better than others because of what they own,because when you get right down to it,you cannt take it with you.
If I am very lucky in eternity I will have my family and past pets surround me.

[boopster]

This convo reminds me of when I went to college decades ago. My school had a reputation for being full of rich spoiled kids. I was pretty spoiled but not rich and was totally clueless about designer labels. To me, a purse was something you spent maybe $10 to buy. My neighbor in the dorm showed up with a designer purse, which I didn't recognize as such - I thought it was ugly two-toned brown, looked more like plastic than leather, and didn't understand why you would want somebody's initials all over your stuff. Needless to say, she never tried to impress me with how rich her daddy was again.

I still don't want somebody's initials all over my luggage, or on my rump, for that matter.

[roseylovestosho]

Originally Posted by boopster

This convo reminds me of when I went to college decades ago. My school had a reputation for being full of rich spoiled kids. I was pretty spoiled but not rich and was totally clueless about designer labels. To me, a purse was something you spent maybe $10 to buy. My neighbor in the dorm showed up with a designer purse, which I didn't recognize as such - I thought it was ugly two-toned brown, looked more like plastic than leather, and didn't understand why you would want somebody's initials all over your stuff. Needless to say, she never tried to impress me with how rich her daddy was again.

I still don't want somebody's initials all over my luggage, or on my rump, for that matter.

What's sad is that the particular bag that she is bragging about cost her $800 and the quality is so poor that the glazing on the bag's leather straps start peeling within less than a month's use. So...ha ha.

[ArmaniMan]

Was this on a handbag forum or a dog forum?!

Some people are just looney- but this person probably has no friends, no life, nothing, aside from her "things".

[roseylovestosho]

Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

Was this on a handbag forum or a dog forum?!

Some people are just looney- but this person probably has no friends, no life, nothing, aside from her "things".

No not a dog forum. Doubt she can take care of another living thing besides herself.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

Was this on a handbag forum or a dog forum?!

Some people are just looney- but this person probably has no friends, no life, nothing, aside from her "things".

Originally Posted by roseylovestosho

No not a dog forum. Doubt she can take care of another living thing besides herself.

I was just gonna ask the same thing! I think it's the purse forum for sure. Those women are so........ fill in the blank.

I haven't been back since........... ugh I hate them. They are not "ladies" for sure. They are the types to buy a tiny pup from a pet shop to carry around in a $1000 designer bag as a status symbol.

[J_is_my_initial]

LOL. My take on spending so much for a purse: If I spent a lot on a purse, I would not have anything to put in it. My dtr is always fussing at me. I like to change purses when I get tired of them or they get too messy inside. I always look on the clearance racks at stores. I am usually out of season all the time. If I spend more than $15 for a purse i feel bad.

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

It's always weird to me when people are more concerned with the external than the internal. But then again, I suppose something awful may have happened to them in order for them to be stuck in their growth...which can be tough to move through.

Pretentiousness stinks, doesn't it? It's sometimes those who cannot afford luxury items who seem the most concerned with them . When you can afford them, they kinda lose much of their appeal, ya know?

I know you said this at the beginning of the thread Ann, but just think it is such a wise thing to say.

Along that same line ... my brother said something wise to me after his car was stolen and he had time to reflect. He said, "Never love something that can't love you back." That really made me think and I have honestly tried to incorporate that into my life.

[cally930]

Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic

I know you said this at the beginning of the thread Ann, but just think it is such a wise thing to say.

Along that same line ... my brother said something wise to me after his car was stolen and he had time to reflect. He said, "Never love something that can't love you back." That really made me think and I have honestly tried to incorporate that into my life.

OMG! I love that. Will definitely remember to use this.

Thanks for sharing.