Kobojunkie:

I said they DID NOT purchase houses, even after being made the same tantalizing offers that you blame the contracts for. Millions of people went back instead to paying their rent and saving up for when they can actually afford the houses they need.No, it is not. There are people who rent -- more than 100 million people do that. I am convinced at this point that you are not taking time to read my responses. Where have I mentioned the word greed in all my posts? Please go back to where this all started --- with you blaming America for debt and stress and how I have tried since then to make you understand that whatever debt you choose to accrue is yours and not the system. Whatever ponzi/419 scheme you choose to fall for is not the system's fault and should not then be blamed on the system as not all those who were offered the same took it. Yes, there were problems but that is no reason why you or anyone should be pardoned debts accrued from trying to live above your means. You do know that is what taking credit essentially is about(I cannot pay for it now with what I really have but I will borrow against my future so I can live the life I cannot afford now). How did you conclude that there situation was harsher than mine? I only had my mouth to feed? How do you know that? And how do you know the church did it all for me?
Can I suggest you stop trying to find excuses for folks already. Again, this all started when YOU, not them, chose to claim the American system was all about debt and stress. I proceeded to point out the fallacy in that claim of yours and urged that you step out and see how people have actually been down in the dumps and been able to rise out of it by taking good advantage of the same system you blame for your debt and stress.

Ileke-IdI:

Education is not common sense, you need both. Nowhere in my post did I mention substituting anything for anything.
 
Yes, you, you did.

Kobojunkie:

1) My grandfather was an illiterate, but that man knew to provide for his kids for when he died and made sure to instill in them the desire to earn their own all the way.

2) My uncle is an illiterate but this man owns and runs a successful business here in America. He does not know how banks work, and only a couple of years ago, we had to force him to go get his hs diploma. All he knows is if he works hard, his money will make more money and he will be able to afford what he wants.

Please, please, do not end up like these Nigerians here who spew nonsense as if they are black Americans with brain issues. There is respect out there and a better life for you if you strive to achieve it. No need hanging out with people who do not know their left from their right. You do not have to be a lawyer/doctor to live well. I have someone close who is a social worker and does really good for herself. It is not hard, and you do not need money coming out from all holes to live well.

Kobojunkie:

He just is(Not everyone of my uncles/aunts are educated - yes, some of them embarrass me but not all of them). I think he stole away in a boat to america or something. But the man has been able to get himself on track and runs a good business in one of the Eastern States.

Ileke-IdI:

I hope she's legal.

So you have a degree in finance?

Anywaz, thanks for drilling me hard today, not the usual nice koboj

Ileke-IdI:

I hope she's legal.
So you have a degree in finance?
Anywaz, thanks for drilling me hard today, not the usual nice koboj

Kobojunkie:


He is now legal. And No, I do not have a degree in finance. Whenever I work on such projects, I try to get as close to the business analyst as I can so I can get instructions on how to translate their lingo to layman's term so I can get my job done(nothing of all that is retained).

Well, it just gets tiresome reading/listening to Nigerians speak as if the system that produces other well respected Nigerians here somehow tags them for failure. If you are not doing well where you are , move to another state/town/city where you feel you can find better. That is how things work best here.  Be willing to get out there -- move out of your comfort zone , so you can achieve,  that is one of the secrets to success here and anywhere else, even Nigeria.

Again, WRONG!! I gave you my own experience as example. I didn't suffer any financial crisis. When I heard free money, my mind immediately urged me to be careful as there is really no such thing as free money. I didn't have a degree in finance at the time to know that . . . You don't need one to know that.

Kobojunkie:

And I still don't have a degree in finance even at this time

davidylan:

I guess you're right, ignorance is indeed free for all . . . but i wont be getting with the prog bro. No sir.   I hope some smart folks will be here soon to give us a serious discourse.

Ileke-IdI:


Please, please, do not end up like these Nigerians here who spew nonsense as if they are black Americans with brain issues.

omo_to_dun:

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Honey, to some extent, they are our brothers and sisters and some of them are better off than Nigerians.

Does he have a job in America?

IgboGirl:

Why are some Nigerians living in Nigeria saying Nigerians abroad should come home and cause the change they want? Seriously, if you people living in Nigeria [/b]can't even cause any change what makes yall think those returning home will?

How about yall back home make Nigeria better with jobs, good roads and electricity that way Nigerians abroad will have a reason to return home?