I learned that you're either successful or work 45 hours a week.

Success can be measured by more than just money. I measure it by the metric "quality of life". And that requires me to have a life besides working when I can actually spend the money I earn.

I mean, why bother earning it if you have no time to spend it?

Can't we somehow speed up ... hmm...

Why am I suddenly against general health care?

When was that? I know exactly NOBODY who can in this economy get fresh out of college and expect more than a temp job, payment optional.

Does it matter? Show me the Millennial who has money. Even if they earn big they blow it instantly on their toys.

You'd be surprised just how many people claim they have the president's suite... And who have the access to it to prove it!

From over here D or R looks like a silly question, considering they're so indistinguishable. Maybe I'm spoiled by having parties that are actually different in their opinions and positions on the political spectrum.

And, bluntly, replace "homeless" with "black" in the statement you quoted and tell me you wouldn't see anything wrong with this either.

There is still a considerable amount of time investment necessary to turn mining equipment into iron ore.

Turning Bitcoin mining equipment into bitcoins is ... well, turn it on. Wait.

Everyone by his abilities to everyone by his needs, that's commie talk!

As far as I can judge, and please correct me if I am wrong, running a bitcoin mining farm isn't really something that ties up a lot of your time. I might be a bit naive, but... isn't it just "flip the switch and, well, wait"?

If it's not so, the next question is probably moot, but if it is: Why would anyone SELL bitcoin mining rigs instead of simply building them and getting rich themselves? To me the whole deal smells a bit like those crystal ball experts who tell you next weeks lottery numbers... why, if it works, don't they play themselves and get rich themselves?

Once it was a hallmark of wealth to be fat. Today, it's kinda the opposite. Times change.

And while letting a professional handle a job you could only do worse may be a wise decision, I happen to have met a lot of "professionals" who only meet the "I do it for money" definition thereof...

Just one? Ok: Cell phone ring tones.

That's the kind of marketing I can go for. Less so the search engine crippling, but being recommended by people using it (and not getting paid for recommending stuff).

By today's standard, you're rich. So am I, actually. When I look around me and consider how well I'm off compared to others...

I can survive on one income. I also like my job and have the luxury to even choose where I want to work at, and where I simply refuse to work. I live in a rather large apartment (mostly because I couldn't find another one in the area where I CHOSE to live in).

That's luxury today for most people. Having a CHOICE.

You really don't notice how condescending and patronizing you sound? Really?

...provided it ain't Summer. Have you ever been in such a place? Trust me, in a warm summer night, anywhere else is nicer.