tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post7478126059422397233..comments2023-06-24T11:38:47.717-04:00Comments on Black Girls Rule!: Be PreparedAimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618974302577733245noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-17961295535258278992007-10-08T22:14:00.000-04:002007-10-08T22:14:00.000-04:00TS,I really like this idea of multiple streams of ...TS,<BR/><BR/>I really like this idea of multiple streams of income. There is a really good book of the same name by Robert Allen. Another good book on small business ownership is Loopholes of the Rich by Diane Kennedy. Everyone I've given it to loves it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-71681806702344301382007-10-08T13:42:00.000-04:002007-10-08T13:42:00.000-04:00Good advice TSGood advice TSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-14299835948725887312007-10-08T08:59:00.000-04:002007-10-08T08:59:00.000-04:00Dear AimeeI thought the article was insightful, we...Dear Aimee<BR/><BR/>I thought the article was insightful, well thought out and given with a touch of admonishment. I would be very inclined to agree with it. The only thing I would add is that what people do not realize is that all high-level jobs are heading in this direction. For better or worse we are heading into an entrepeunurial age. Did you know that self employed people make up only 20% of the employment market yet account for 2/3 of all Millionairs!!!! Ladies now is the time to start that home biz you have been secretly dreaming of for years(keep your job as long as nec.) Buy real estate with the profits-When the bottom falls out of the job market (AND THE BOTTOM WILL FALL OUT OF THE JOB MARKET) you will have 2 streams of income. The small biz, and the real estate. If you are really smart you will do 3-4 new streams so that you can really be protected. If you think the gov't will protect you in times of financial crisis, you are headed toward castastrophe. Yes it is important to be able to weather hard times but it is more important to realize that with the current job market hard times are almost inevitable and to have streams of income in place to strenghen, reinforce, and uphold your finacial foundation. An example-(for those of you who learn better that way.) I saw an ad in the paper for a person who repaired computers, I needed mine repaired so I called/went. turned out it was out of his house (a very very, nice house.) While he was repairing my computer he told me he had quit the job market after being laid off for the 3rd time and started a computer repair biz from home-said he made 3-thousand from it then came up with the idea of doing the same thing on ebay. He said it took only 3 months before he was making 5-6 thousand a month on ebay (he teaches people about their computers, and/or repairs by having people send their broken computers and he repairs -and sends them back. He said he also has a poker evening every weekend and takes a cut of all winnings. (adds up to an add'l 11-1300.00 per month! He said his wife runs a home day care and they don't even need her money because they are living better than ever. He said his income alone is never less than 9.000 per month! More and more people are doing this (esp the smart ones) People see starting a small biz as something very scary and unstable yet this flies in the face of reality. Which has proven time and again there is nothing more unstable than to depend on a job that does not need you to keep you employed. People if you are not direly needed,and who is on these jobs with 100s competing for the same positions, then you are EXPENDABLE- AND THEY WILL LET YOU GO WHENEVER THEY SEE FIT. Protect yourself and your children! Even if you are scared just keep your job and start something as it grows, start something else or buy real estate. Always have something to fall back on these jobs are leaving at an alarming rate! those who do not heed this advice (unless they are direly needed on their jobs) will one day soon find out how vulnerable they were all along. God bless-saraTaylor-Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105589774077925400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-62321576462150640462007-10-05T18:35:00.000-04:002007-10-05T18:35:00.000-04:00Miriam said: (small squeeky voice) sometimes the w...<B><I>Miriam said: </B><BR/>(small squeeky voice) sometimes the woman has to be the one in charge of the money, if needs be.</I><BR/><BR/>No need for the small sqeeky voice :) - a lot of couples work that way in my experience. When I was married my wife kept the checkbook and paid the bills. It's all about who's got the sense for it.arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169247585979590675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-5199733999119447232007-10-05T10:12:00.000-04:002007-10-05T10:12:00.000-04:00dottie said... Aimee, I think these are pretty goo...dottie said... <BR/><BR/><I>Aimee, I think these are pretty good questions, but I also think these should apply to women as well other then just the men here.</I><BR/><BR/>I agree.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618974302577733245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-33361295362934848032007-10-05T10:07:00.000-04:002007-10-05T10:07:00.000-04:00pinkydj said... One thing you said really resonate...pinkydj said... <BR/><BR/><I>One thing you said really resonated with me….the fact that some men actually don’t like women as people. I have tried to explain that to some of my female friends over the years and they never “got it.” I have run into a lot of men over the years that have definitely proved by their actions that men like this do exist and they are TOXIC to women.</I><BR/><BR/>I think that some women get confused because most straight men will go positively ballistic if you suggest they don't "like" women. They think that physical attraction and contempt can't co-exist.<BR/><BR/>Also, many women don't like women either, so they identify with men who don't like women, and agree with their anti-female sentiments. They either don't realize that he's not going to see them as any better than any other woman, or they are so self-loathing that they've accepted that they deserve to be treated badly because they are women. In any case, women without these pathologies need to avoid these types like the plague.<BR/><BR/><I>As for the changes happening in the law profession, wow, how timely. I am currently trying to get into law school, but I have been having a lot of doubts. My goal is not corporate law, but rather some form of public service law. The reality is, I will not make a lot of money, but potentially love what I do. The rub is really facing the major debt after law school on a modest salary.</I><BR/><BR/>The saying is "go prestigious, go public, or don't go at all." The logic is either (1) go a top 10-15 school, and accumulate a lot of debt that you can easily pay off with a few years at a BigLaw firm or (2) go to the least expensive public school, possibly on scholarship, and come out as close to debt-free as possible, so you can take whatever work you want without worrying about money. <BR/><BR/>The bigger problem is that the field is so competitive now that it's hard to get work in any area, including public interest, unless you went to a top school or did very well (or someone). <BR/><BR/>I would never suggest that someone not go if it's what they really want. But I remember reading that acting coach said that he always asked his students on the first day of class if there was anything else they would be happy doing. If they said yes, he would tell them to go do that instead, because acting was so hard to make a living in, you should only pursue it you really want it. Law probably isn't to that point, but it's getting closer.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618974302577733245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-29377811735631838572007-10-05T09:32:00.000-04:002007-10-05T09:32:00.000-04:00Sandra said... Regarding my areas of interest, I a...Sandra said... <BR/><BR/><I>Regarding my areas of interest, I always feel at a bit of a loss when asked this question - mostly because I think that what I really want to do is too "pie in the sky" (especially with advancing years). I tend to be most attracted to sports and creative endeavors. When I was younger I wanted to own and/or manage an NBA team and/or be an artist manager. Nowadadys I think more in terms of becoming a tennis umpire or a producer of movies and/or television programming.</I><BR/><BR/>These are all tough, competitive fields, but as you know, so is the law at this point. I tend to think that you can pursue whatever profession you want if money and security are not an issue, but that isn't the case for most people. Since I'm one of the few people I know who actually likes practicing law (LOL!) it's hard for me to think of how to transition, but I think the best way is always to start with who you know. Do you know people who do the kind of work you're interested in, who can give you detailed descriptions of the requirements for entry into the field, and what the day-to-day worklife is like?Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618974302577733245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-24388749117385572082007-10-04T08:39:00.000-04:002007-10-04T08:39:00.000-04:00WHAT WAS HIS RELATIONSHIP LIKE WITH HIS MOTHER? Lo...WHAT WAS HIS RELATIONSHIP LIKE WITH HIS MOTHER? Loving, respectful, affectionate—but not tethered? <BR/><BR/>WHAT WAS/IS HIS FATHER'S RELATIONSHIP LIKE WITH HIS MOTHER?<BR/><BR/>DOES HE LIKE WOMEN? <BR/><BR/>DOES HE THINK YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL?<BR/><BR/>Do you want anything less?<BR/><BR/>WHAT IS HIS WORK ETHIC?<BR/><BR/> IS HE PERSISTENT? <BR/><BR/>IS HE FLEXIBLE? <BR/><BR/>Is he easily defeated in the face of adversity? <BR/><BR/>Does he expect everything to go his way, and fall apart when it doesn’t?<BR/><BR/>HOW DOES HE HANDLE HIS RESOURCES? <BR/><BR/>Is he thrifty? <BR/><BR/>Efficient? <BR/><BR/>Does he understand the value of investing for the future? <BR/><BR/>Is he overly concerned with impressing other people or enjoying transitory material pleasures? <BR/><BR/>IS HE GOAL ORIENTED?<BR/>--------------------------------------------------------------<BR/>Aimee, I think these are pretty good questions, but I also think these should apply to women as well other then just the men here. Now that women are also in the workforce too. I understand not every man/woman will be perfect once we put him/her under this kind of criteria, but I do think that he/she can grow within the marriage too. On the other hand, I also feel that a person has a right to be picky about his/her mate because this will be person that they'll be spending the rest of their life with...although the divorce stats are disputing the "forever" part.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-72391257169110980672007-10-04T07:37:00.000-04:002007-10-04T07:37:00.000-04:00Great post Aimee. I myself am grateful everyday th...Great post Aimee. I myself am grateful everyday that I married an adult, not a child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-32792488691248818092007-10-03T21:59:00.000-04:002007-10-03T21:59:00.000-04:00Aimee,Thank you, thank you. I wish I had known th...Aimee,<BR/><BR/>Thank you, thank you. I wish I had known these things a few years ago. But I'm happy - no grateful - to be in the company of many intelligent black women like yourself. Every woman should know how to evaluate partners like this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-92220538138720914812007-10-03T19:43:00.000-04:002007-10-03T19:43:00.000-04:00Aimee, another fantastic, wonderful post! The advi...Aimee, another fantastic, wonderful post! The advice you gave about being wary of men who don't like women is pure gold.YMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01318697809065522585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-54105008332885288462007-10-03T19:24:00.000-04:002007-10-03T19:24:00.000-04:00Aimee, thanks for the recommendation of Deborah Ar...Aimee, thanks for the recommendation of Deborah Arron's book - I will pick it up tomorrow. Regarding my areas of interest, I always feel at a bit of a loss when asked this question - mostly because I think that what I really want to do is too "pie in the sky" (especially with advancing years). I tend to be most attracted to sports and creative endeavors. When I was younger I wanted to own and/or manage an NBA team and/or be an artist manager. Nowadadys I think more in terms of becoming a tennis umpire or a producer of movies and/or television programming. I work hard (approximately 60 billable hours weekly over a 5-day week at least) and I am not afraid of hard work. But as I get older I find that I have an even greater need for work that motivates me, that touches my heart, that gives me a sense of accomplishment and a feeling that I've somehow contributed to the world and its work (I seldom get that feeling from practising law anymore).<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I will give Ms. Arron's book a read, and I will private mail you with my thoughts. Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-91387837127505429862007-10-03T13:35:00.000-04:002007-10-03T13:35:00.000-04:00>>gatamala said...>>Jeez, what's with the lawyer b...>>gatamala said...<BR/><BR/>>>Jeez, what's with the lawyer bashing? I'm a govt lawyer<BR/><BR/>If you feel offended, don't. You need not be so snide and touchy. I don't own a television set. I have three college degrees, the last being a Masters in Computer Science. <BR/><BR/>If people bash lawyers, it is from personal experience. <BR/><BR/>My comment was based on this topic: there is a glut of lawyers out there. The government does have too many lawyers, especially as elected politicians. <BR/><BR/>Civics doesn't teach that our government is for <B>LAWYERS</B> by <B>LAWYERS</B>.GoldenAhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928138252968831618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-21429460074900587722007-10-03T12:51:00.000-04:002007-10-03T12:51:00.000-04:00from"to extrapolate to such an extent is nonsense"...from<BR/><BR/>"to extrapolate to such an extent is nonsense"<BR/><BR/>to<BR/><BR/>"extrapolations from painful personal experiences = nonsense"<BR/><BR/>Come on! Don't twist words. It's simply that I can't agree with the dismal destiny that you predict will befall ALL men from lazy, uneducated and violent families.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-56808539692522547402007-10-03T12:33:00.000-04:002007-10-03T12:33:00.000-04:00Pamela said... I was out of my field for five year...Pamela said... <BR/><BR/><I>I was out of my field for five years . . . I liquidated everything to keep my house since it was almost impossible to sell. I was blessed to find something not long before I started the 90-day countdown to foreclosure. <BR/><BR/>This has given me a new look at the financial criterion for a potential mate . . . I will be looking more at the stedfastness of the man when it comes to the financial area. It was always more important to me that a man can walk through hard times and not cave. That has really become important in the financial area because it is easy to cave in a situation like mine.</I><BR/><BR/>You have the hard-won wisdom of experience Pamela. I was lucky enough to be grow up close to my grandparents who lived through the depression in rural Mississippi, and I took to heart what they taught me, because as your story illustrates, we are seeing more and more the same sort of economic dislocations that are outside of anyone's individual economic control. What you CAN control is your coping skills, and the company you keep. I'm so proud that you came through!<BR/><BR/>I'll add that I think that your message is one that men could gain from almost more than women--because I work with young women and young men, and believe me, even the smart boys are a lot more likely than the girls to have their heads turned by less than substantive qualities, if you know what I mean. <BR/><BR/>I want them to have the chance to be young and have fun, but I also see the world they are coming into--it is a much less forgiving place in the new millenium for someone with a pretty albatross around their neck.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618974302577733245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-51473710761002528592007-10-03T12:00:00.000-04:002007-10-03T12:00:00.000-04:00the how come you, if "The apple does not fall far ...<I>the how come you, if "The apple does not fall far from the tree the apple", weren't pre-programmed to smell it too?</I><BR/><BR/>Actually, I did smell it and ignored the warning signs.<BR/><BR/>Because I wanted to "give him a chance" and didn't want to "judge" him because of his lack of education or family background. I was attempting to be "open-minded."<BR/><BR/>I made the mistake of going against my instincts and better judgement. <BR/><BR/>This is the point that Evia, Halima & Aimee have made regarding what a bw is supposed to be/do to the detriment of her well-being. As shown by your comment it's a Catch 22 situation. <BR/><BR/>Give someone a chance and get burned = you asked for it!<BR/><BR/>DON'T give someone a chance = elitist/snob/golddigger/bougie/bitch/hoe etc...<BR/><BR/>extrapolations from painful personal experiences = nonsense<BR/><BR/>*smdh*<BR/><BR/><B>To all the newbies: pay careful attention to what anon has posted. You are damned if you do, damned if you don't. Make wise choices that are to your emotional, mental, spiritual, familial, and yes financial benefit. If he is not good for you, he is NOT GOOD ENOUGH for you.</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-30658500269560383592007-10-03T11:33:00.000-04:002007-10-03T11:33:00.000-04:00gatamala:"The apple does not fall far from the tre...gatamala:<BR/><BR/>"The apple does not fall far from the tree. People only treat others the way that they know. If the family is lazy, uneducated and violent HE will be lazy, uneducated and violent w/o substantial therapy."<BR/><BR/> Whoah! Not even a probably, but "will" be "lazy, uneducated and violent"! See a shrink or be destined to become a DBR. Sorry to hear about your personal experience, but to extrapolate to such an extent is nonsense.<BR/><BR/>If your mother's snobbish instincts could sniff trouble coming from your future train wreck, the how come you, if "The apple does not fall far from the tree the apple", weren't pre-programmed to smell it too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-45917073447263622552007-10-03T10:44:00.000-04:002007-10-03T10:44:00.000-04:00Well done as usual, Aimee. I don't have much to a...Well done as usual, <B>Aimee</B>. I don't have much to add, as others have expounded on the discussion nicely. I do appreciate this, in particular:<BR/><BR/><I>A car, a profession, a home or a degree can be shallow markers of status--or they can be substantive markers of a person's ability to set goals for themselves and then maturely implement a successful plan for reaching them.</I> <BR/><BR/>I realize that we live in a capitalistic society, and greed abounds in various places. That said, sometimes I feel like the American public swings to the other end of the pendulum with the assumption that having nice things = moral decay of character and integrity. Many times it does, but it's nice to have an alternate POV presented as well. There are many people who work hard for what they have, and are as generous as they are wealthy. Why begrudge someone just for their financial status? <BR/><BR/>Also, if I am checking for a man's fiscal asuteness and his character, I think I should have my own house (financial and otherwise) in order as well. I don't think it's fair for a man to inherit a woman's debt because she spends money like it's going out of style (or vice versa). I'm not implying that anyone here is like that, but I do think it's worth mentioning. I also realize that a woman, especially if she is a single mother, may struggle financially due to no fault of her own, but I know a fair share of women who are just irresponsible.Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01503615085554461394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-77380608281133504742007-10-03T09:53:00.000-04:002007-10-03T09:53:00.000-04:00Has anyone ever noticed that almost everyone in th...<I>Has anyone ever noticed that almost everyone in the government is a lawyer? (That's not a positive endorsement.)</I><BR/><BR/>{sigh} what hath 30 years of TV wrought??<BR/><BR/>Goldenah-<BR/><BR/>C'mon now hon, I KNOW you went to 6th grade civics class. ;)<BR/><BR/>The reason why you have so many lawyers in govt is quite obvious. We are a (ostensibly) democratic republic that is (was) supported by the Constitution, federal statutes and regulations. <BR/>****<BR/><BR/><BR/>Jeez, what's with the lawyer bashing? I'm a govt lawyer who assists friends and relatives WITHOUT CHARGING them what they should be paying me for my time. I would like to see you all file/pursue claims (if you can find the courthouse) on time and in the proper format.<BR/><BR/>Most lawyers do pro bono work - even if it's informal as I have described. <BR/><BR/>Yes, the are avaricious lawyers. But as someone stated, there are avaricious people in a capitalist society. Yes, there are unhappy lawyers...as I assume there are unhappy doctors, presidents (al-Maliki), janitors, teachers, prostitutes...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-66374077500537149982007-10-03T09:48:00.000-04:002007-10-03T09:48:00.000-04:00Thanks Aimee for this great discussion. One thing...Thanks Aimee for this great discussion. One thing you said really resonated with me….the fact that some men actually don’t like women as people. I have tried to explain that to some of my female friends over the years and they never “got it.” I have run into a lot of men over the years that have definitely proved by their actions that men like this do exist and they are TOXIC to women.<BR/><BR/>As for the changes happening in the law profession, wow, how timely. I am currently trying to get into law school, but I have been having a lot of doubts. My goal is not corporate law, but rather some form of public service law. The reality is, I will not make a lot of money, but potentially love what I do. The rub is really facing the major debt after law school on a modest salary.<BR/><BR/>pinkyLostGirl#1https://www.blogger.com/profile/17269134318441460871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-59882867042071278452007-10-03T09:46:00.000-04:002007-10-03T09:46:00.000-04:00Sandra said... Aimee, I'm also a lawyer (and tired...Sandra said... <BR/><BR/><I>Aimee, I'm also a lawyer (and tired of my profession). While I'm looking for a good man, I'm also looking for a good new profession. Any suggestions on books/articles/etc. I can read to help point me in the right direction?</I><BR/><BR/>I would start with Deborah Arron's "What Can You Do With a Law Degree?: A Lawyers' Guide to Career Alternatives Inside, Outside & Around the Law." I have friends who are already reconsidering, and they seem to speak highly of this book; it seems to be the classic of the genre. Do you have any specific ideas of areas you might like to go into? You can email if you prefer.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618974302577733245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-31219239601490809902007-10-03T09:36:00.000-04:002007-10-03T09:36:00.000-04:00Anonymous said... Black women who focus on shallow...Anonymous said... <BR/><BR/><I>Black women who focus on shallow markers - a car, a profession, a home, a degree - of status (as determined by a white, racist and propogandist society), tend to be shallow themselves and attract equally shallow people with nefarious intentions.</I><BR/><BR/>A car, a profession, a home or a degree can be shallow markers of status--or they can be substantive markers of a person's ability to set goals for themselves and then maturely implement a successful plan for reaching them. <BR/><BR/>My point isn't that education or profession or even material possessions are irrelevant to who a man is, but that they are really just background noise to the more fundamental issue of his character. A man can lose any possession (though not what he knows), but he can never lose who he is. <BR/><BR/><I>A degree does not make you intelligent. A degree qualifies you to be at a table. I KNOW TOO MANY STUPID PEOPLE WITH DEGREES. I smell their lack of divergent thought and it makes me crazy! Please, stupid people, stop posing as "intellectuals" when all you do is google OTHER PEOPLE's information and regurgitate it as your own. A monkey does that. Not a thinking human being.</I><BR/><BR/>No, a degree doesn't make you intelligent, but neither does the lack of one. I know too many stupid people with degrees and too many stupid without them. The main difference that I've found between the two is that the stupid people with degrees usually have more money and more control over their day to day lives.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618974302577733245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-1726065069738291002007-10-03T09:33:00.000-04:002007-10-03T09:33:00.000-04:00It can seem unfair to "discriminate" against someo...<I>It can seem unfair to "discriminate" against someone because of their family background, but most people have a very, very, VERY hard time escaping the formative examples of models they've lived with since infancy. If a man is going to do it, you just have to make sure he's figured out it needs to be done, and done it, before he comes into your life.<BR/></I><BR/><BR/>THIS bears repeating.<BR/><BR/>My mom warned me, "he doesn't have the same education as you do". He talked a good game about his entrepreneurial plans, but of course they never came to fruition no matter how much support. I ended up w/ what one of the other posters described:<BR/><BR/><I>When you have to constantly push and prod someone to better themselves, it gets old and you lose respect for them as an adult.</I><BR/><BR/>Well, I called my mom a snob, but she was right. He did not have the same ambition or focus. Couple that w/ abuse in his family & look what you get.<BR/><BR/>His dad used to beat the shit out of his mother. Yes, he defended her and swore he'd never be like his father. Guess what? <BR/><BR/>The apple does not fall far from the tree. People only treat others the way that they know. If the family is lazy, uneducated and violent HE will be lazy, uneducated and violent w/o substantial therapy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-15167119001740950982007-10-03T07:58:00.000-04:002007-10-03T07:58:00.000-04:00Sprite,What happens in your country sounds right a...Sprite,<BR/>What happens in your country sounds right and logical to me. In this country, bw are taught not to expect bm to be providers, to be employed at all, to be law-abiding or educated; it is considered "white" to have these expectations. All that we should be looking for in a man is the right (black) skin color. To look for anything more in a man brings a firestorm of criticism as most of us here know.Ms CPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037760881736704132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281981687901780653.post-85827152338503717592007-10-03T06:13:00.000-04:002007-10-03T06:13:00.000-04:00jj said.."Damn nobody said having a degree makes y...jj said..<BR/><BR/>"Damn nobody said having a degree makes you smart. But you're also a fool to believe that in this hyper competitive world not having one (particularly for black people)automatically makes you smarter or better than those who do."<BR/><BR/> I suppose the fact Bill Gates is a Harvard dropout and George W Bush is a Yale graduated proves that not having a degree "automatically makes you smarter or better than those who do."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com