My feelings have changed multiple times as well. I really gave up hope on this...

I had many times pitched the idea Axl leaving the band and contracting out all of the GnR positions...although almost no one ever saw the humor in that.

Let me pose a question....the only thing I feel is comparable to this scenario is the Van Halen reunion a few years back. I remember thinking - that seems to be a pure cash grab tour. Any thoughts on the parallels and non-parallels here?

Elaborate....I don't think I understand. Are you saying the Mexican and Latin American immigrants are different than those European immigrants?

Some of these examples are completely absurd.....did I see someone saying that people making a living off the government eat lobster? Psssshhh....I lived in neighborhood with a bunch of single-parent households. EVERYONE in my neighborhood worked....and NOBODY was eating lobster or steak.

I think these types of stereotypes are dangerous. Sometimes it seems like you're just being angry and need someone to point your finger at....

I also worked in a grocery store from about 16-22. I absolutely hated that job. I didn't get a raise once. The work was shit, the pay was shit, and I was supposed to be ever so grateful to the owner (this wasn't a giant chain) for the opportunity to wash his dishes, slice meats, check people, and otherwise look at the look at the clock and wait for it all to be over. Only, I had to go back there the next day.

This was my typical schedule as a college student.

Wake up at 8 or 9 AM....go to class (ok I missed a few, but I still made it through).
At school from about 9 AM to 2 PM.
I'd go to work from about 3 PM to 9 PM at the damn deli at the grocery store.
Then, drive directly to the library to start my studies. I'd typically be there from about 9:30 to 1 or 2 AM. THEN....I did it all over again in graduate school, although that was only a 2 year program.

You know what though? I'm not even proud of it. I'm disgusted. I completely and utterly disgusted that that's what it took to get ahead in this country. It's complete fucking bullshit. All the while, racking up debt because what I was paid almost never allowed my bank account to get into the 3 digits (yes...I mean the days that I had $100 in my account was a good god damn day). The money came in as quickly as it went out.

It was a lot of Old English High Gravities and frozen pizzas. A few Colt 45s made it in there too. Driving around cars that were unsafe, and neglecting my health and my sleep sometimes. I am so glad I did it then, because I couldn't do it now.

In fact, I am experiencing some significant health problems now as a result of that time in my life. It took me 5 years to complete a 4 year degree. Now, I have almost uncontrollable anxiety. My back kills me on a daily basis. I'll be 34 in 3 weeks and I feel like a 60 year old man. I can't relate to most of my 30-something members of my generation. I have a beautiful girl, and we both are raising her daughter....she had an inside track. She is smart, and beautiful...and had both parents to pave the path for her. I envy her everyday....because she doesn't have to be an old broken down piece of meat in her mid 30s.

Finally, my success with my company has completely alienated me from my family. What used to come so natural and easy is now awkward and forced. The typical signs of jealousy are the undertone of most of my family and friend interactions these days. I've had to learn to deal with the shame that they made me feel for leaving that whole life behind.

Anyway....I'm sure it seems like bragging or that I'm being unappreciative when I share my genuine thoughts on my journey to success. But the honest to god truth is that sometimes I really do wonder if it was worth it. I go back and forth every week. Ah hell...I probably spend too much time thinking about it. It effects me in a very real way though....and I am supposedly the winner of this game called America.

Here's the thing guys....slightly over half the federal budget goes to the Military. If we continue to spend that much money on our military, we just don't get to have much left over for what Republicans like to call, "entitlements" or anything else. Ironically, I find Republicans to be the most entitled of all in general....but I digress.

The problem with the Republican field is I cannot stand how ass backwards they are on all of the social issues. None of these people would I enjoy spending time with and I tend to avoid the ultra-religious on a daily basis. Scott Walker was the absolute worst. Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Ben Carson, etc....they are all complete turds. At least, they way that they are portrayed publically.

I just don't see one thing that Republicans believe in that would help me financially, or align with my morals. I've seen the results of Republican economic policies by Governors in places like Wisconsin and Kansas where they have control of all branches of government. The results are disastrous. I believe I read somewhere that Kansas had to close their public schools early last summer due to budget issues. I would need to confirm that, but I am confident it's true.

I remember reading in college that when the French revolution occurred, one of the biggest reasons for it was that 97% of the wealth was controlled by 1% of the population. The wealth distribution is something like 80% of the wealth goes to the top to 1-2 percent of the population.

Let's take Trump for example...didn't he inherit most of his wealth? What has he done to contribute to anything? He's declared bankruptcy multiple times most likely as a way to avoid taxes. I want to know what about that decision qualifies him to lead anything.

In addition to that, you'd have to be a real GnR need to even know what the 02 line up was....

I wouldn't pay big money as a promoter for that.