darkthing Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 So, I've been thinking. As a pyrate in this modern mechanized world, what sort of professions are available that fit the pyratical temperament? The old lawbreaking methods are too easy to get caught at in this age of digital security. So far the best I've thought of is a stock market trader. Unlike normal investors who fund the growth of corporations via long-term investments, day-traders make money off the ebb and flow of money into and out of the stock market. The successful ones "steal" money from the big corporations, and perform no useful service other than "balancing the market". Who else skims profit off of the rich without giving anything in return?
Desert Pyrate Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 Tax preparers (especially corporate ones). They help the rich avoid paying money to the government, and in exchange, get a portion of that money.
PyratePhil Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 ...politicians... ...soldiers of fortune... ...hackers... ...but I don't be knowin' that I be fully agreein' with yer "nothin' in return" comment, darkthing...pyrates give MANY things in return - a run fer yer money (good exercise)...an urge to advance security technology (stimulating innovation)...an' a place ta be gettin' rid o' yer unwanted wenches... ...Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum... ~ Vegetius
Rumba Rue Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 I would say that the Oil companies are doing their best to achieve that goal of piracy. I have strongly suspected for a long time that game is the same one that got Enron caught. Rumba Rue **Yup the cost of olive oil is going up all the time**
cavalier_pyrate Posted July 4, 2004 Posted July 4, 2004 aye matey tis hard to make an honest livin out of piracy , imagine being repermanded for taking swag ,from the enemy during the times of war , tis was a shame ( kept the rolex though) arrrrrrrrrrrrrrhhhhh alexandre the cavalier pyrate
DocF225 Posted July 4, 2004 Posted July 4, 2004 Lawyers Politicians Insurance Company Execs Oil Co Execs "Professional" Athletes More Seriously how about a guy Like Mel Fisher? It's not really pyracy but definitely living off the bounty of the sea. Doc Wiseman - Ship's Physician, Stur.. er... Surgeon Extrodinaire and general scoundrel. Reluctant Temporary Commander of Finnegan's Wake Piracy- Hostile Takeover without the Messy Paperwork We're not Pirates; we're independent maritime property redistribution specialists. Member in good standing Persian Gulf Yacht Club, Gulf of Sidra Yacht Club and the Greater Beruit Rod & Gun Club.
cap'n underpants Posted July 4, 2004 Posted July 4, 2004 bootleg movies. buy bulk, sell individual on eBay. so many ways to rip off the un knowing people of the world....... Cap'n underpants!
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