Random Conversation 2.0

lol

 

Ugh ... I feel some kinda way because I didn't go to my usual black-owned barber shop to get my hair cut. I just didn't have the time, though.

I can get there in 25 mins by bus. But, coming home can be up to an hour and a half. Plus, the usual hour to hour and a half wait for my barbor, then 45 mins to do the cut. Just couldn't swing it today.

So, I ducked in to the local barber college. Got my wig, beard and mustache sliced up by some little Latino kid. He hooked it up, I have to say. Was in and out in about 40 mins. Back home in 30. Got back to work without missing a beat. All for $10. I usually pay about triple that plus tip.

Still feel bad 'cause I'm the one always screaming about supporting black business. Especially, when they do good work at reasonable price. Now, I'm just another hipocrit. ...lol

 

That's not hypocrisy, that's the free market, brotha. Free yourself from the bullshit mindset you have to go out of your way & pay triple just because people look like you. Latinos do twice the work at 1/2 the price that's why they're winning

 

I see what you're saying. But, it's not like my regular barber is overcharging. $30 + a $5 tip is a fair price for hair, mustache and beard. Dude consistantly does great work. And, when I go in to get cut, my shit be looking unruly af.

Today it was a time issue. I had a couple of hours I could take to get a cut today or it wasn't going to happen till next week. And the way I was looking, combined with my wheelchair, by next week I'd be looking like I was homeless. ..lol

So, I decided to try the barber college. That's why it was so cheap ($10). I let a student practice on my head. If he was an actual barber, I'm sure the Latino kid would charge as much or more than my regular barber.

As far as spending money with black businesses, I try to make it a priority. If they do good work and the price is fair, I don't mind going a little bit out of my way. Jews and Asians have done it for years. That's how they began wining.

And Latinos do so much work so cheaply because a lot of their work force is undocumented. It's easy to under charge black businesses doing the same kinds of work when you don't have to pay your workers the same as black business owners do. That's not free market, that's cheating. And it especially hurts my people who are trying to make an honest go of it. As racist as this sounds, that's why I don't use Latino labor if it's too cheap because I know why they can charge so little for so much.

Black people deserve breaks, too. I'm not about to fuck my own to save a couple bucks here and there.

I'll end up back at my regular barber. But, if I'm pressed for time and need to squeeze a quick cut in, it's nice to have the barber college in back pocket for emergencies.

 

Shorter: Socialist bailout vs. free market

Do you, brotha

 

The US along with GB as gone so far to the right that every turn to left is looked upon as socialistic. Too bad, really.

 

Wait What?
You do realize supporting your own is how every other group wins. Economic power equals social power. But go on being an individual hope that works for you Mr. Carson

 

So what are the gentlemen doing this weekend?

 

As they say free also means free to fail. Free market doesn't equal a win without policy in place.

 

I read a glorious piece in Medium about this. Here.

 

Being an individual has served me well thank you, Carlton

 

Free to fail is absolutely right, sir

 

Wow Bliss!

You have gone above and beyond the call of duty as a good and decent citizen.

He is so blessed you found his wallet!

I think you should either mail him his wallet or drop it off at the police station. I don't know how that works dropping an id in the mail...

 

Great read!

 

Until it doesn't. No matter how successful I personally become I know it's not all about me. That kind of thinking destroys economies and more importantly swaths of people

 

Indeed. When all we worship is profit everyone suffers. People pretend if money is a shield when in most cases it's a damn noose if not used properly.

 

Ugh I'm sorry Tam

 

Today has proven to be a tough day for me to get through and I think the hardest part is still left to deal with

being a parent of a grown child is so hard sometimes especially when you cannot help them.

Heartbroken and sad

 

Cherok33.....sorry you are going through this. It can be difficult for sure.

It seems like there is something in the air. I've been dealing with things with one of mine for the past few weeks. It's due to a reaction to medication...amazing how much devastation something can cause so quickly. My youngest ended up in the hospital a few days ago (on her birthday).

Tam - I feel for you. You want to be compassionate and helpful but no one wants to be dealing with the fallout of neighbor's issues.

I've been hearing all sorts of odd stories. Weird things going on right now.