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Originally Posted by Major
I greatly enjoy this forum, but there is a prevailing element of jealousy from many posters. The level of distain directed to people having nice things, whether boats, houses, gated communities, etc., is beyond belief. When I see a nice boat on the lake, I think, wow, that's a great boat. I'm happy for the person/family who owns the boat. It doesn't make me jealous or lament that I'm driving a 2001 23' boat. I think I'm pretty lucky to be able to experience boating on the most beautiful lake on the planet.
In America, it used to be a noble goal to study and work hard, make something of yourself to achieve things that were thought to be unachievable. We admired people who are successful. Now we tear them down. Just look at how the media is treating our current president. I think Adam Carolla nails the reasons behind this jealousy in his podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQpXybTnGVg |
I was in full admiration of the pontoon with twin 400's. That's a lake boat. That 45' Ocean racer with four 400's on It, on a lake this size, not so much. That's just a boat that says "I want the biggest and baddest boat on the lake". Jealousy was not my motive for this thread but some want to attack me for posting an opinion in another thread. I'm a big boy, I can handle it. Not all successful people deserved to be admired. Wealth doesn't automatically make you a good person.