Homeless Man Used to Be a Banker Before the Recession

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  • At first, Mark didn't want to talk on camera. We chatted for a bit and as I started to walk away he asked for a business card. He wanted to know what the video would be used for, how it would be used, and what organizations I was connected to. I assured him this project was completely independent and my only agenda was to tell the homeless story with real people telling real stories unedited and uncensored. Mark is extremely intelligent and articulate. His story really wrecked me because I could identify with so much of it. This is a great story. I hope Marks story and the other stories on this vlog inspires you to continue the homeless conversation.
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  • @Cdwilliams1999
    @Cdwilliams1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2518

    For anyone wondering. The reason why the guy only had 10 minutes to tell his story is because when TH-cam first started videos on the sight couldn’t be longer than 10 minutes. TH-cam was much different back then

    • @juanchavez8444
      @juanchavez8444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      But the real TH-cam was the original content I remember Iraq war videos raw

    • @Anne-sr2xx
      @Anne-sr2xx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@IlIamo right. there's so much you can learn from this guy. he's clearly educated and was just a victim of a series of unfortunate events. i hope he's in a better position now.

    • @chalinofalcone871
      @chalinofalcone871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I hated that! Wow, was that frustrating. Great point.

    • @JaneDoe-ql7sc
      @JaneDoe-ql7sc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      good to know! thanks!

    • @loganwallway2778
      @loganwallway2778 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah your dumb that was 10+ years ago

  • @Antvion
    @Antvion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3896

    He kinda looks how I imagine Socrates would look like

    • @H0tinNYC
      @H0tinNYC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +157

      I would have said diogenes...but socrates is cool too.

    • @nx4621
      @nx4621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I want to see u in his it will be more funy ... its easy to laugh of people in his position it make you supirior.
      the system capitalism raise u well I see let me know when ur boss drow u out and everybody let you down.

    • @H0tinNYC
      @H0tinNYC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@nx4621 dude get a grip.

    • @nx4621
      @nx4621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@H0tinNYC sorry my inglish is not well as yours can you explain what is a grip? Im spanish and sorry to bother you about my coment i do it because the guy live in bad situation ... you still.my brother in humanity

    • @kirwanmactaggart8763
      @kirwanmactaggart8763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@nx4621 He's saying your comment was idiotic because it had nothing to do with mocking his societal position but actually a comparison to one of the most important people in History and Diogenes was a legend.

  • @nadura55
    @nadura55 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5297

    Marrying the wrong woman can really screw your life up.

    • @turquoise9175
      @turquoise9175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      Nick M Women scare me.

    • @FPSLabs
      @FPSLabs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +220

      Nick M don't get married. It's a suicide!!!

    • @TrekJohnDoe
      @TrekJohnDoe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      Nick M wrong woman or man.

    • @dondressel4802
      @dondressel4802 5 ปีที่แล้ว +213

      I know I’m a prime example of that bad choice
      To make a long story short I married a woman who worked for the same company I did
      She had nothing when I met her
      I sold my home to buy a bigger home with her
      Bottom line I was stupid
      After 22 years she turned on me and I ended up living with my mom and she moved to another state and owns her own home on an acre and a half

    • @Faceplant-hl5yn
      @Faceplant-hl5yn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      it's because they are like crows, they like and steal all things shiny instead of feeling love

  • @xelaphilia
    @xelaphilia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    What an intelligent, eloquent, poised man. I hope he's doing better today.

    • @joletty1793
      @joletty1793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      My thoughts also. Hope he's found a place or got a break in life. Poor guy, had it tough since being young. 😕

    • @MrBlaze256
      @MrBlaze256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Not that intelligent if he is homeless.

    • @joletty1793
      @joletty1793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      @@MrBlaze256 Well, situations can change in a split second in anybody's life. Death, natural disaster, earthquake, fire, etc., through no fault of your own, whether you are intelligent or not. Even rich and accomplished people get affected by economy change, sudden drop in stock market, etc., does not necessarily mean they are not intelligent. This poor man came from a humble, tough beginning and accomplished something in his life, too bad things turned bad for him. Hope he did get back on his feet.

    • @davehealy6186
      @davehealy6186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YOU MAYBE DUMBER THAN HIM,HE SHOULD HAVE PUT SOME MONEY ASIDE EACH PAY CHECK FOR A RAINY DAY,I WISH HIM WELL

    • @scrapplepig
      @scrapplepig 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He chose this life and seems very comfortable with it.

  • @kiturselassie9693
    @kiturselassie9693 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1714

    One thing i have learned about life is that you never laugh at someone who is down on the ruts, life is a road with so many twists an turns

    • @mayphoenix4725
      @mayphoenix4725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      In this overly competitive narcissistic world people do laugh and do worse to people that are going through tough times and especially to those that don't fit in.

    • @montacap
      @montacap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Never get a unhealthy ego it lets you forget that at any turn it can all be gone .

    • @reichwerden2041
      @reichwerden2041 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is stupid for not saving money but spending like crazy

    • @montacap
      @montacap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @THE OUTLAW The only thing I can come up with is nobody ever thinks it's going to be them.

    • @718ant5
      @718ant5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Give to those in need. I never judge. Always think that this can be me.

  • @axeflanker
    @axeflanker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2176

    We all are potential homeless.. it seeems life is a minefield.

    • @ivo3598
      @ivo3598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      axeflanker if u have rich family not even close to that

    • @nathanlibero1899
      @nathanlibero1899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yah.

    • @nicoletalise4131
      @nicoletalise4131 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      It’s because capitalism

    • @YoungbloodThe3rd
      @YoungbloodThe3rd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Half of the people who thumbs this up will be homeless in their lifetime.

    • @lestererikssonl
      @lestererikssonl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nicoletalise4131 thats very right

  • @hks571
    @hks571 6 ปีที่แล้ว +725

    this man is a real survivor.
    incredible mental ability he has.

    • @hugh2hoob668
      @hugh2hoob668 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @THE OUTLAW 190 is 50 points above genius very high

    • @lionheart93
      @lionheart93 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      he should come back

    • @wowsuchhandle
      @wowsuchhandle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Teens these days are depressed because their girlfriend in a game left them or something, what a joke.

  • @SG-dq5pj
    @SG-dq5pj ปีที่แล้ว +57

    He was homeless pretty much since he was 12 years old. And he still made it and lost it all again. Wish there was a post interview. So much wisdom.

  • @Th3BigBoy
    @Th3BigBoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1431

    I could listen to him speak for another 45 minutes easily

    • @olsen2245
      @olsen2245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      George Washington back in 2008 the video limit was 10 minutes.

    • @jameshammett8422
      @jameshammett8422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      A few wrong choices and this could be anyone. Sobering.

    • @Killernaut16
      @Killernaut16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@jameshammett8422 Which is why living in a society where the social welfare safety net is strong is the smartest financial decision anyone could make. Fuck living in this dystopian hellscape when Scandinavia exists. In fact, any other developed country would be a huge upgrade over the US in terms of financial security, quality of life, life expectancy, etc.

    • @Audi-ic7kt
      @Audi-ic7kt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I believe this is because he is an excellent writer.

    • @deg1studios
      @deg1studios 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Killernaut16 as a Swedish man, I agree. But I'm still moving to America (probably Colorado) when I'm done with my education. Legal weed and all. And should everything go to shit for me, I'll just fly back to Sweden. Dual-citizenship is OP, man.

  • @G0DofRock
    @G0DofRock 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1192

    That part about how his wife took away everything and their daughter became an uneducated, party-girl at 11-15 years old. Wow. Just terrible.

    • @alfie2113
      @alfie2113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Blob Monster why not

    • @onee
      @onee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      @Blob Monster He perhaps calls himself a banker, because your average guy is clueless about what he actually did. What he actually does is selling investments.

    • @stanleyhape8427
      @stanleyhape8427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Blob Monster facts👍👍

    • @thewhizkid3937
      @thewhizkid3937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Blob Monster why do you ask such a question ?

    • @pippipster6767
      @pippipster6767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Maybe ... two sides to a story - only heard his.

  • @pdotsmith57
    @pdotsmith57 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1957

    I wished you'd have let him talk for longer

    • @JenDoe1
      @JenDoe1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +211

      Pdot Smith I think at that time, the limit for a YT video was 10 minutes and this is exactly 10. I wish he could’ve, too.

    • @creatorshlaprik6303
      @creatorshlaprik6303 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      May I ask why the videos can not be longer. Maybe you know.

    • @DennisTeti
      @DennisTeti 6 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      Pdot Smith no one remembers that TH-cam videos had a max 10 minute limit in 2008

    • @DennisTeti
      @DennisTeti 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Creator Shlaprik TH-cam had a 10 minute limit in 2008. These videos are ten years old. TH-cam wasn’t as advanced as it is now

    • @Meow_Ag47
      @Meow_Ag47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@DennisTeti Never knew TH-cam had a 10 minute limit. I guess that explains why some older documentaries are split into 4-5 parts.
      Still wish there was a second video for this guy his story was just getting interesting.

  • @frankzheng5286
    @frankzheng5286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    where are those who keep saying "only lazy people go homeless"
    honest people end up homeless while cheaters and scammers enjoy on honest people's money!!!

    • @provisionalhypothesis
      @provisionalhypothesis 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      people wanna believe whatever is easy for them. It's the same with all the dullards on here that post about societal problems with "simple" solutions

  • @oscarmoreno7774
    @oscarmoreno7774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    We all are just a hospital bill away from being homeless.

    • @pamelajaskot4538
      @pamelajaskot4538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True 😔

    • @bazzle_brush
      @bazzle_brush 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      American Dream

    • @GameFuMaster
      @GameFuMaster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      You mean Americans are one hospital bill away.

    • @oscarmoreno7774
      @oscarmoreno7774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@GameFuMaster You're right. Duly noted.

    • @williamacheson3569
      @williamacheson3569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Just Americans. in Europe we have free health care

  • @nichobie1252
    @nichobie1252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1165

    I would like to see a 2020 update on this guy, just to see how he is doing.

    • @Rodoriginal101
      @Rodoriginal101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      also how many apartment buildings those greedy people own now?

    • @KelticTim
      @KelticTim 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Why? Don’t you believe a homeless man with nothing couldn’t just jump back “into the markets”?

    • @zetetick395
      @zetetick395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@KelticTim Yeah!.....Y'know what, I'd be fascinated to see what a man with knowledge of the Stock Market could do with, say, $20
      - How long it'd take him to make enough just to live ok on etc
      You can buy/sell stocks using a 90s PC for $5, afterall.

    • @lukeoleary1389
      @lukeoleary1389 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      so he had a website which now is gone. i have been trying to find anything else. if i can, which i will try my best to find out anything about his safe keeping. if i do i will come back here

    • @stephenpickells2003
      @stephenpickells2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I hope he didn't go back into the markets.

  • @gulshanchaurasia2233
    @gulshanchaurasia2233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +511

    where are those who keep saying "only lazy people go homeless"
    honest people end up homeless while cheaters and scammers enjoy on honest people's money!!!

    • @quentinmehana
      @quentinmehana 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Here in New Zealand we have homeless cops, Doctors, Nurses etc

    • @dodgerfan1203
      @dodgerfan1203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Exactly just like there's bad and good in all races.

    • @0zoneTherapyCures
      @0zoneTherapyCures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Our whole rentier tollbooth economy was created by parasitic grifters.

    • @themooch1639
      @themooch1639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Drugs never help

    • @DirtMankee
      @DirtMankee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Even when you are sick or have some kind of disease?

  • @travismoore8337
    @travismoore8337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Damn greedy landlords. The Einstein’s have no heart and no class to treat this guy like that. Shame on these people! God bless and help this guy and so many others like him. 🇺🇸

  • @mrk45
    @mrk45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    Just shows that homeless people aren't all lazy bums, it could happen to anyone.

    • @lb5977
      @lb5977 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

    • @dynamicentry6157
      @dynamicentry6157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      safe to say homeless people and bums arent the same lol

    • @moegreen3870
      @moegreen3870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheTillmanSneakerReview - hmmm could you go into greater detail on those programs? :p
      when you say "thousands" do you mean like in excess of $2000/mo?
      my impression was food stamps tend to cap out around $196/mo or thereabouts?
      i guess unemployment could be around $1400/mo?

    • @moegreen3870
      @moegreen3870 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheTillmanSneakerReview - the main part of your post that drew my attention was "never worked a day in their lives"
      isn't a precondition for receiving unemployment in most states that one had to have worked during the previous 2 years for at least a couple weeks or months?
      or are there states with no qualifying pre-conditions that need to be met?

    • @moegreen3870
      @moegreen3870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheTillmanSneakerReview - ahhh wow! i had no idea food stamps did not have a low cap in certain circumstances. now your initial comment makes alot more sense. :)
      thank you for the clarification

  • @oopsiedoopsie1658
    @oopsiedoopsie1658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +651

    "I think we're headed for some very terrible times" he wasn't wrong

    • @seanhettenbach2101
      @seanhettenbach2101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same thought.

    • @Yusufaljawder
      @Yusufaljawder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The man had a vision ..

    • @loveamerica3426
      @loveamerica3426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      We just got done with an 11 year bull run any investor who had money in the market for the last 11 years since this guy was filmed would be rich now.
      Quit being pessimistic.
      You youngins!
      America always pulls through.
      Remember that.
      Fcckin millenials....

    • @woozie_ztfo9285
      @woozie_ztfo9285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Love America shut the fuck up boomer

    • @fordprefect2941
      @fordprefect2941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yes he was! We had the best bull market in history after 2008! Look, if you wait long enough, most any prediction is bound to be right. We're headed for some really fantastic times, that's my prediction.

  • @atomarkanov8201
    @atomarkanov8201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    If this guy ever gets back on his feet he should write an autobiography. I would definitely read it.

  • @RRAREBEAR
    @RRAREBEAR 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1258

    Seems to be a very spiritually aware, level headed and deeply deeply intelligent human being. x

    • @8535eddie
      @8535eddie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Now that President Trump is on the job, things will get better my friend. Don't believe the fake media especially when Nancy Pelosi makes fun by saying "whoopdy Doo" to the good news about the economy who wants it to get worse so Trump would fail. Makes me sick

    • @MobySlick
      @MobySlick 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Thats probably the reason why he became homeless (seeing from a wider perspective). This society doesn't want people thinking about life, it wants machines working for profit. That all will end one day, luckily.

    • @bmx2026
      @bmx2026 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yep man and the sad part is most people are going to go fuck this guy he's poor and homeless. BUT if you listen to what hes saying hes clearly intelligent.

    • @ffp08
      @ffp08 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i have totally blown off the past 3 years, but i'm not stupid i know whats going on. your comments is my peripheral.

    • @matrix23225
      @matrix23225 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm sorry, you are clearly delusional.

  • @stumac869
    @stumac869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    I can't believe how calm he tells his story, amazing character.

    • @thewhizkid3937
      @thewhizkid3937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seems like he knows what he is talking about. Even about the foreign currencies.

    • @gulshanchaurasia2233
      @gulshanchaurasia2233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      reminds me of the character in game of thrones, the man who saves the girl from being burnt by the red witch!! i forgot his name

    • @kiriInvestigator4597
      @kiriInvestigator4597 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gulshanchaurasia2233 games of thrones is a nonsensical bullshit story. It should have been deleted.

    • @gulshanchaurasia2233
      @gulshanchaurasia2233 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kiriInvestigator4597 I said his looks and accent reminded me of that character!! liking or not liking is a personal taste since its a fictional story!!

    • @j.a.pimentel7265
      @j.a.pimentel7265 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gulshanchaurasia2233 Ser Davos Seaworth.. he does look like him for real jajaj

  • @dreia2405
    @dreia2405 6 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    The moment I realize I have to make an effort to improve my life

    • @trippledeluxe3642
      @trippledeluxe3642 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @jitendrabrahms195
      @jitendrabrahms195 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me also...

    • @iamasmurf1122
      @iamasmurf1122 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why ? No one give a fuck what you do

    • @allenjacob9514
      @allenjacob9514 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iamasmurf1122 it matters to you and God... at least

    • @Alex-rn3br
      @Alex-rn3br 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iamasmurf1122 you're a fucking prick.

  • @rosaob5842
    @rosaob5842 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Fascinating intelligent man! I couldn't be so measured and philosophical in his situation. Hope he's ok now.

  • @isabellancali5388
    @isabellancali5388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    He sounds like a university English or history teacher. I hope he and his daughter are doing better.

  • @jamesfrankowsky3761
    @jamesfrankowsky3761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +396

    I'm homeless now in Philadelphia, literally came because a lot of bad things happen at once, it's the word when you're a good person and unfortunate circumstances happen to you. Maybe one day I'll be ok.

    • @KurtGodel432
      @KurtGodel432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You must read the book “Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence”. I hope it all works out for you.

    • @CherokeeMoor
      @CherokeeMoor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Veji Jahaj public libraries are free

    • @Masda.X
      @Masda.X 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      stay strong bro God bless you inshAllah.

    • @SpaceShowFeature1
      @SpaceShowFeature1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Veji Jahaj He’ll have service for about a month, until he can’t pay his bill.

    • @osoczy
      @osoczy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      May god be with you and im sorry

  • @robbie6905
    @robbie6905 6 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    this man knew exactly what he was talking about.
    10 years later, completely correct!

    • @thewhizkid3937
      @thewhizkid3937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bingo.

    • @fuxmaulder1
      @fuxmaulder1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right, he wouldn't have believed you if you told him how fucked things are now.

  • @anitasseo
    @anitasseo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    What a remarkable man
    This dude makes more sense than all the billionaires together
    I really hope his daughter reached him
    And I also hope that he got some substantial help from you guys when you filmed him

  • @MrH2O1998
    @MrH2O1998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    I'm so pissed when he said that the interview will only last 1 more minute.

    • @kingwithoutacrown6434
      @kingwithoutacrown6434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      TH-cam had a ten minute limit when this was made

    • @wigancyclist8913
      @wigancyclist8913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@kingwithoutacrown6434 Oh yeah I remember now

    • @MichaelA-zg6qj
      @MichaelA-zg6qj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@kingwithoutacrown6434 They could have made Part 1, Part 2 etc

    • @shrach8
      @shrach8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      King Without a Crown ! 10 minutes for the most ad revenue.

    • @wrathybear
      @wrathybear 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@shrach8 it was just a limit before TH-cam started into a business

  • @llsspp
    @llsspp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    This breaks my heart. So many sensitive, intelligent souls suffering so much. I hope he’s doing much better these days, god bless x

    • @thewhizkid3937
      @thewhizkid3937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Could these flawed systems and institutions be the cause ?

  • @jjsx5347
    @jjsx5347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This guy knows how to tell a story Hollywood style, for real, give him a job

  • @pranay6716
    @pranay6716 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Sounds like a learned man, hope he's doing okay today, wherever he is.

    • @marvelcomiks8078
      @marvelcomiks8078 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Its 2022 now and it is sick that he was right about Iraq, about America's debt to China and the drug companies pushing their meds. :(. This guy should be a CEO of a company.

    • @Paul-dw2cl
      @Paul-dw2cl ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@marvelcomiks8078 Iraq… now billions to Ukraine. the people in charge are tanking our country

    • @marvelcomiks8078
      @marvelcomiks8078 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Paul-dw2cl People have hi-jacked the call for Freedom and Liberty to further their vile agendas. Before you let them have Freedom and Liberty, you must first define what is permissible, and what is not. America failed that.

    • @hayorge27
      @hayorge27 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@marvelcomiks8078 he’s nowhere near sociopathic enough to qualify as any CEO

    • @shlev13
      @shlev13 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hahhah for real@@hayorge27

  • @MkE89
    @MkE89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    i hope they paid him for this video

    • @cfcfifth570
      @cfcfifth570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This was 11 years ago I don’t think they may have

    • @dclikemtndew
      @dclikemtndew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@cfcfifth570 what does when it happened have to do with whether they could have paid him or not

    • @cfcfifth570
      @cfcfifth570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      96 I mean for starters recently he’s been giving people fucking socks so you tell me

    • @dammdopeboy29
      @dammdopeboy29 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They for sures paid this dude .... even if it was just $50 and a pair of cloths ... they paid him forsure

    • @MrYowen88
      @MrYowen88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      based on the 1000'th video which explains how this channel got started, they were operating on a shoe string budget at first. Even now the founder does not get paid.

  • @sudarg5005
    @sudarg5005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    His prediction about the "very terrible times ahead" in America were accurate

    • @wowsuchhandle
      @wowsuchhandle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Its better than 2008 believe me.

    • @Nostalgicguy2242
      @Nostalgicguy2242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@wowsuchhandle but not anywhere near as good as 1998..

    • @d4s0n282
      @d4s0n282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Nostalgicguy2242 sureeee, I dont believe that shit, everything that is older is better then currently

    • @invaderzim1265
      @invaderzim1265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Of course, no surprise there. Old timers before us has been sounding the alarm even before I was ever conceived.
      Wake up America!!!!

    • @Harkie760
      @Harkie760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Record high brother

  • @age_of_reason
    @age_of_reason 6 ปีที่แล้ว +619

    Listening to this man I understand why he's homeless. He has a conscience, sound morals and is intelligent. Just the kind of person corporate America has no use for.

    • @UnknownVisual
      @UnknownVisual 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Thank you, the narcissists in the comments doubting this guy don't have basic humanity.

    • @MarkSamuelson32
      @MarkSamuelson32 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      The people that are critical of this man do so out of their own sense of fear and cowardice about such a thing ever happening to them or loved ones they know. Thus to mollify that anxiety they aim to create distance between one's self and from such a reality ever coming to fruition by trying to make the homeless man seem bad in ways that they themselves, or any person acting decently, would ever fall victim to.
      People also derive a lot of pride and soundness of mind from the idea that their country and value system is great as-is. Thus they see the idea of a good man having to live homeless as an attack on the notion of the justness and goodness of their culture and country: things which their personal senses of identity can be deeply wrapped up in. So they narcissistically attack him to undermine the credibility of the perceived slight on one's own culture which the homeless being a good person represents.

    • @arete7884
      @arete7884 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      These restored some faith in human decency

    • @whoopdiddydo
      @whoopdiddydo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are a liberal weakling.

    • @ljeonjko
      @ljeonjko 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Age of Reason
      intelligent, yet fails to check contract he signs.

  • @lagneuk702
    @lagneuk702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I got to know this man Mark when he was in Santa Monica...good guy and above-average intelligence...I have been in touch with him in recent years when he made is way out to Hawaii...Hey Mark if your reading this...all the best from C

    • @randolphscott1673
      @randolphscott1673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good grief, Hawaii of all places. Not the place that I would relocate to if I'm homeless, but hope he's well and doing better.

    • @lagneuk702
      @lagneuk702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@randolphscott1673 Many homeless relocate to Hawaii because of the nice year round climate...

  • @MichaeltheORIGINAL1
    @MichaeltheORIGINAL1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The thing with the storage really hits me, I felt that. Thats exactly the kind of stuff that makes a sane men go crazy and shoot up public areas. America, the country of divided classes and unfairness, and some Americans actually believe they live in the best country of the world, lol. I'm just happy to live in northern Europe.

  • @WaffleShortage
    @WaffleShortage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    "i was about to take a nosedive, emotionally..."
    christ almighty. most normal folks would have already taken the dive and turned to pulp on the pavement well before finding out about his daughter...
    and his insights about the state of the market and national debt and all the shit is insanely accurate all these years later. i don't subscribe to "hippy alternative health" so much, but i agree with minimal pharmaceutical drug use. crazy to see a guy who is clearly so capable being screwed so hard by random series of events. really demonstrates the value of privilege and support networks.

    • @Chetjim9094
      @Chetjim9094 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I couldn't agree more. Watching this 12 years after it's been posted, despite what we're going through now, it's amazing how the human spirit perseveres. This man is clearly very educated, not under the influence, and so insightful. When you eliminate social media from your life you can very easily see direction.

    • @rileysmall4317
      @rileysmall4317 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      no it doesn't, it demonstrates the value of hard-work and intelligence.

  • @elzymoreno6598
    @elzymoreno6598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    It’s scary how we’re a pay check away to be in this mans shoes 😞🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @m_i_g_5108
      @m_i_g_5108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @ZionHillCalling we're far from perfect, but with the rise of AI, socialism seems better anyhow. 😂

    • @Sarah-no7lv
      @Sarah-no7lv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Speak for yourself. Smart people save for a rainy day.

    • @SeekTheLordJesusChrist7
      @SeekTheLordJesusChrist7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Everyone can save a little. Most of it is a “you problem”

    • @D95-d7y
      @D95-d7y 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tis the beauty of owning instead of renting. You have your equity in your home to fall back on to spare you from the street if you sell.

    • @KurtGodel432
      @KurtGodel432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If the rich don’t start paying their fair share, it will only keep getting worse.

  • @Guitarramistica
    @Guitarramistica 4 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Moral of the story: We can all potentially be homeless especially if you are poor or come from low income families.

    • @Blunderbussy
      @Blunderbussy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      everybody here is closer to become homeless than a billionaire

    • @lauramalizia9636
      @lauramalizia9636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Everything can change and you're homeless. In the blink of an eye.🦋

    • @brigittanagy9087
      @brigittanagy9087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All of us can be homeless anytime, let's say the governments make the vaccine mandatory - I am not gonna take it - and they take the properties, belongings of those who don't take it. This man is right about the fact that we are heading into something very terrible, this whole world is so crazy already.

    • @codyking4342
      @codyking4342 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spend thirty bucks on a pawn shop lawn mower and you can make enough money to get on your feet. No excuses

    • @greenghost6416
      @greenghost6416 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Shark I think you missed the point but that is what happens when your actually the closed minded one.

  • @1stinlastout165
    @1stinlastout165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I have never forgotten being homeless from the age of 14 to 16, even today at the age of 58 I know it could happen again,life is never secure !

    • @suzyqualcast6269
      @suzyqualcast6269 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ken Shabby : Know it mate (🇬🇧).

  • @SirMissAlot859
    @SirMissAlot859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    Damn was he right about the “dark times ahead” shits crazy right now

    • @californiamonster8877
      @californiamonster8877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      40% of ‘covid’ cases are asynptomatic do U get it yet or are u scared as fuck

    • @Jack-dp7yl
      @Jack-dp7yl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      E no but the news said we’re gonna all dead

    • @wowsuchhandle
      @wowsuchhandle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@californiamonster8877 Where do you come up with statics like that.

    • @blackmaster999
      @blackmaster999 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      White times ahead

    • @jakestillmusic3488
      @jakestillmusic3488 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This video was filmed twelve years ago - that sentiment is ongoing.

  • @TonyMon16
    @TonyMon16 6 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    he was a SALES man not a banker. Bankers dont end up in parks... listen to what he telling you.. he was cold selling shares.

    • @freeman7079
      @freeman7079 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      TonyMon16 unfortunately, not a lot of people have common sense

    • @bgilley8199
      @bgilley8199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      That's possibly the dumbest statement I've ever heard, I worked at a bank for years and I've seen multiple bankers go broke, lose their job, lose their homes, etc. You don't even need a degree to be a personal banker, you can go from teller to banker in a few years working at a bank if you know what you're doing. I worked with a young man in home mortgages at a large bank and he was hired as a personal banker after two years with the company, no degree. This guy was probably making MORE money than a personal banker doing what he described.

    • @deannabanana9766
      @deannabanana9766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      But he was a person who had a home he rented, a job and ended up homeless with nothing. It could happen to anyone of us ....and most live just one paycheck away from losing your home. 8 days late on rent?

    • @house684
      @house684 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bgilley8199 what do you mean with 'personal banker'?

    • @bgilley8199
      @bgilley8199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@house684 I mean personal banker as in the standard definition of a personal banker.
      www.investopedia.com/articles/wealth-management/021816/personal-banker-job-description-average-salary.asp

  • @mariannehettinger
    @mariannehettinger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    What an intelligent man, no self pity. This was 12 years ago. I'd LOVE to get an update on his situation. I hope he has a home and is able to continue to share his wisdom.

    • @AdithyanSylvester
      @AdithyanSylvester ปีที่แล้ว +9

      american greed got his life.

    • @WBeraa
      @WBeraa ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i agree i wonder what become of him. I did get the vibe that there is some sort of cognitive dissonance going on as everything was explained in a very 1 sided manner.

    • @mementomori8685
      @mementomori8685 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      now 14 years has passed since his appearance on this video

    • @nestlund
      @nestlund ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not saving got his life. Could have moved to rural area and been fine.

    • @Feathertail2205
      @Feathertail2205 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@WBeraa I thought it was kind of odd that he had experience in the financial market and investments but didn't mention if he had any of his own stakes in it and if he got any returns from it.

  • @osshwss6340
    @osshwss6340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Its amazing how he could tell us his story in calm state after everything he had been through. It had almost been 12 Years since this video was uploaded i hope your life is getting better sir, wherever you are. Believe it or not this video was put on TH-cam exactly Day-1 at my first job after graduation, pure coincidence.

  • @Bruno-hd9qo
    @Bruno-hd9qo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    So, he lost his job, his wife, his child and his home. You know what scares me most here? How quickly all this can happen at once.

    • @panzerlieb
      @panzerlieb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It didn’t happen quickly. It took a while he just failed to notice it was happening.

    • @spikezlee
      @spikezlee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      mid age guy loosing his job and be deadly especially with uni education

  • @tazter
    @tazter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    Davos after the Battle of Blackwater

    • @bhasanedonald6769
      @bhasanedonald6769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly

    • @hamzamahmood9565
      @hamzamahmood9565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The Battle of Blackwater is the war on terror, the wildfire is the recession, the ships are banks and Davos, the master of ships, lost his family and ended up in the ocean.
      He even looks like him.......

    • @King_Stannis_Baratheon
      @King_Stannis_Baratheon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We will take Winterfell for Davos, or die in the attempt.

    • @BigUpzBrah
      @BigUpzBrah 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great pick up. Kudos son

    • @markosgraveyard
      @markosgraveyard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Swear to God, thought it was a Davos thumbnail.

  • @spiritualempress6691
    @spiritualempress6691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Ugh 12 years ago... we’re all in the same boat, one paycheck away man ❤️

  • @noahv6285
    @noahv6285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Video: Homeless man used to be a a banker
    TH-cam 11 years later: Watch this why don’tcha?

    • @KeeperOfMemories
      @KeeperOfMemories 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      correct...lol im thinking the same thing...lol

    • @junecooper9346
      @junecooper9346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      click bait,a banker bull shit

  • @AndrewMcleod7
    @AndrewMcleod7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    wow good quality for a video uploaded in 2008!

    • @SkyWarrior100
      @SkyWarrior100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's because back in 2008 the highest youtubes video quality could go up to was 480p lol. Then over time, higher qualities became available which leads as to why this video looks pretty recent.

    • @tomapp3608
      @tomapp3608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SkyWarrior100 But that doesn't improve the quality of the recording or does it? Looks pretty incredible compared with even a newscast from 2008 with their humongous cameras that weigh as much as a truck

    • @SkyWarrior100
      @SkyWarrior100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tomapp3608 I'm sure the camera used to film was a good camera is just that youtube at the time didnt support higher video qualities I guess. So I'm guessing at the time the website did affect the quality.

    • @hugh2hoob668
      @hugh2hoob668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SkyWarrior100 wrong cause they're TH-cam videos from 2006 on camera phones that didnt get upgraded visually

    • @SkyWarrior100
      @SkyWarrior100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hugh2hoob668 probably limitations on technology back then. Because like '08 was the year they started all the HD tech if I remembered correctly.

  • @bazzle_brush
    @bazzle_brush 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Love his character, and his way of existing in society.. he's not one to fight against the tide, nor is he like a sheep following the herd, he's like the fish that swims with the currents. Even when he realises the currents aren't taking him any place nice, his only interest is maintaining personal equilibrium. And snatching the odd morsel of fortune when and where he can. I may be wrong, but he exudes that vibe completely.

    • @cobia1794
      @cobia1794 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your not wrong, most of those fish end up as chum or bait in the fishing business...

  • @duckyfrogdogkim3546
    @duckyfrogdogkim3546 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    he's been out there all his life but he is pale as a korean pro gamer.

  • @hansxiaomeng4741
    @hansxiaomeng4741 6 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    are there any new videos of this guy? Need updates

    • @ToddBoyle
      @ToddBoyle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Let me guess, from alcoholism?

    • @ll-nm4fw
      @ll-nm4fw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      how do you know he's dead?

    • @MrJindujun
      @MrJindujun 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Why are you saying those things? You don't know nothing and talking a lot of shit!

    • @NoName-uj8iq
      @NoName-uj8iq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He died of a heroin overdose.

    • @games4us132
      @games4us132 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      he fell of a building in 2013

  • @lonia.5283
    @lonia.5283 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Please God Bless this man where ever he is🙏🌷❤️

  • @milkteanomnom
    @milkteanomnom 7 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    I wonder how this guys is doing now. I mean, this interview was recorded in 2008, and it's been almost 10 years since then. In any case, I hope he's doing well, and isn't homeless anymore. He's too intelligent to be wasting away on the streets, so I hope his situation has been sorted out, and he's found a home, and can make a living, or at least draw on social security. I'm sure he's old enough by now to draw SS. It makes me really sad when I see any homeless people, and I wish there were more services available to help them either get on SS for disability, help them find jobs, get into university, and above all help them find homes to live in. There are so many abandoned buildings, but the corporations that build these buildings are too greedy to give them away, or sell them for a decent price to be built into apartments for low income folks. The United States has the highest homelessness statics in the world, so if other countries have successfully figured out a way to keep their citizens from becoming homeless, then the United States could do that as well. However, we live in a very greedy country, where the federal, and state officials want to keep a lot of that money for themselves instead of helping their people like they should.

    • @kishanabear
      @kishanabear 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I was wondering the same thing about him... it is now Nov/2017.

    • @TheAyman525
      @TheAyman525 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      truss

    • @janewinkles8859
      @janewinkles8859 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My thought too

    • @ziggy33399
      @ziggy33399 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      It’s shameful that this country honors so few & takes care of so few....geesh.

    • @Mossad901
      @Mossad901 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how are you doing ?

  • @Tay234.
    @Tay234. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    “It’s gonna take 10 years to pay off the Chinese debt alone.”
    Welp

    • @Twisted86
      @Twisted86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hate to say it's going to take far more than 10 years, at this point we are so in debt we are barely making the interest payments.

    • @johnythepvpgod1470
      @johnythepvpgod1470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cant pay debt if the chinese are no more, you get what im saying?

    • @slothypunk
      @slothypunk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@johnythepvpgod1470 But how you suggest you get rid the chinese if the chinese at the top and you owe them, remember the chinese didn't put a gun on your head to take their money, your countrymen ask for their money? You try to create world stage riot? That will make the world kind of understand why and sympathize to what the chinese is going to do to America if you do that!

    • @johnythepvpgod1470
      @johnythepvpgod1470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@slothypunk I was joking that the US will try to pull some bullshit to get rid of the CN government lol

    • @slothypunk
      @slothypunk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnythepvpgod1470 LOL, it is joking until it is happening right ;) I mean why not... get their money and able to dodge to payback, it is a win win right!

  • @commonsense6257
    @commonsense6257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    This guy is more than able, no drug issue either, he just needs a job. He could save all of his writings on the cloud, he only needs a Gmail account which is free.

    • @nighthawk6686041
      @nighthawk6686041 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      This was published nearly 12 years ago buddy

    • @MazzMasserati
      @MazzMasserati 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well, he needs to be in a house before anything else. I want to know where he is today?

    • @marcdraco2189
      @marcdraco2189 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MazzMasserati ditto!

    • @bindardundat454
      @bindardundat454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s white too so he deserves a second chance

    • @rafaelrincon3109
      @rafaelrincon3109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This was 2008

  • @jhwc00
    @jhwc00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    This video is 11 years old, i wonder how he’s doing now.

    • @tobydude7462
      @tobydude7462 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I hope he bounced back

    • @kokoarts
      @kokoarts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I am shocked when I saw this video is 11 years old. What happen to the poor man (with good heart) ? Why could not let him talk longer. There is no limits on how long your YT video should be. Hope to hear more

    • @PabloEscobar-cs9lu
      @PabloEscobar-cs9lu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      KoKo在线 he’s gone, will never talk to him again

    • @allthis701
      @allthis701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kokoarts before 2010 all videos had to be below 10:00 unless you were some special entity

    • @asimghaffar8148
      @asimghaffar8148 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@allthis701 Really?

  • @zebdoz333
    @zebdoz333 7 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    i wonder what ever happened to him? i hope he made it out of that shit he is in

    • @bernardpopp541
      @bernardpopp541 6 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      +Chopper Morton
      I would happily prefer an ugly beard to an ugly condemning heart like your own....nothing worse! 😱

    • @bernardpopp541
      @bernardpopp541 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      +Chopper Morton
      An ugly heart is inestimably worse!

    • @dnsmithnc
      @dnsmithnc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      1MNUTZ How do you know that? Can you cite a source? Or, are you saying that because you really are NUTZ.

    • @tomaby8006
      @tomaby8006 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +1MNUTZ do you know him?

    • @Duke4Net
      @Duke4Net 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ???

  • @CorridoC
    @CorridoC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    "I Think we are headed for some very terrible times ahead" oh how right you were Mark

  • @tamaraweber3296
    @tamaraweber3296 6 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    This was 2008 and he just predicted the future it is currently 2018 tens years later. Where is he and what is he doing today? Very intelligent man that came from welfare, left home at 12, traveled and was a investor. This is homeless America and a lot of people are one paycheck away from being homeless.

    • @tpzlol
      @tpzlol 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      its not very intelligent to live paycheck to paycheck when you dont have to, and as a banker you dont have to.

    • @ChocolateMilkyYummy
      @ChocolateMilkyYummy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      what did he predict

    • @cjlooklin1914
      @cjlooklin1914 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      His wife took most of his savings, He lives in California, and he probably had to pay alimony.

    • @Moarmilk
      @Moarmilk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm two paychecks away. Lol

    • @SERB_Milan
      @SERB_Milan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jeremy I salute you smart man.

  • @hummus4598
    @hummus4598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Imagine writing over 10,000 pages and then finding out your work was all auctioned off. My heart breaks for this man.

  • @angelarichardson9762
    @angelarichardson9762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Would love an update on this man! Loved listening to him speak! Never judge a book by its cover!

  • @richardlopez2932
    @richardlopez2932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This guy is a testament to human perseverance. I hope he's doing better since this was posted.

  • @BigUpzBrah
    @BigUpzBrah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Who is here in may 2020 and wondering htf did they get here

    • @773ohh6
      @773ohh6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Shit good thing I got here. 2008 was a crazy year

    • @stevenkaminsky6319
      @stevenkaminsky6319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Programming the masses

    • @kwanbuggs288
      @kwanbuggs288 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me

    • @DEEPANJANBISWAS
      @DEEPANJANBISWAS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TH-cam algorithm is just prepping us up for the upcoming recession. This is the second homeless man interview video,that was suggested on my feed. 🙁

    • @kiriInvestigator4597
      @kiriInvestigator4597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eyes up everyone. Prepare yourselves for the coming collapse of capitalism and the monetary system. It's time to build a better alternative socioeconomic system such as Natural law resource based economy or Resource based economy.

  • @Get-offmyprofile
    @Get-offmyprofile 4 ปีที่แล้ว +858

    its been 12 years.
    hope this guys doing alright.

    • @ghostrider7805
      @ghostrider7805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      he was beaten and stabbed in a california subway december 2019

    • @oscarmills4710
      @oscarmills4710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Ghost Rider do you have any proof

    • @ghostrider7805
      @ghostrider7805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@oscarmills4710 yes

    • @mehdineverquits
      @mehdineverquits 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ghostrider7805 where

    • @ghostrider7805
      @ghostrider7805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@mehdineverquits excuse me sir but I'm not obligated to share that information unfortunately

  • @TheRubberStudiosASMR
    @TheRubberStudiosASMR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    God I wonder how he is doing now? It's an absolute shitstorm.

    • @manginobear
      @manginobear 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same i wonder if anyone knows. it has been over 10 years....

    • @TheRubberStudiosASMR
      @TheRubberStudiosASMR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Mangino Bear he seems like he had a good brain. He probably got back on track.

    • @artofwar7045
      @artofwar7045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      life is full of twists & turns
      www.colerainechronicle.co.uk/news/2019/01/08/gallery/united-front-against-homelessness-2746/

  • @kateyez7186
    @kateyez7186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This man is an absolute champ to go through all that and still be reasonable

  • @corkandi
    @corkandi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why are people surprised that there are educated homeless people? All it takes is, 1 job loss, no savings, no back up safety net (family, friends, partner), to help out...& BOOM! You can't pay you rent or mortgage and you're out on the streets! From the moment we're born, societies dictate that education and material/financial wealth = success. Trouble is, when you hit a streak of misfortune, those same societies are quick to take everything you ever worked for...AWAY!

  • @Knifymoloko
    @Knifymoloko 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Incredible patience and demeanor this man has.

    • @Knifymoloko
      @Knifymoloko 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess I'll just have to take your word for it... (lol)

  • @46Ashgrove
    @46Ashgrove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Such a beautiful speaker, there’s a calmness in his voice. It’s now 13 years since this vid was made 🙁 and I really hope this gentleman is in a good place. Hope you’re safe, sir 🙏

  • @sherryuribe5766
    @sherryuribe5766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I used to be homeless due to domestic violence and job discrimination. I met a blind lady (due to an accident) who chose street rather than remain home with very wealthy family because they wanted to lock her up in a handicap facility forever. She just wanted to be free. She was independent even though blind. She finally married and moved to an island.

  • @eb2354
    @eb2354 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I hope life has gotten better for Mark, his wife sounds like a horrible person ! People think that all homeless people are drugs or have mental issues, not the case all the time. Its so easy to become homeless nowadays, most people live paycheck to paycheck, the average American only has 250 dollar saved in the bank.

  • @22grena
    @22grena 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    2008. I wonder how he is doing in 2017? There are a lot of fools on this site writing shit about things they know nothing about.

  • @wakeoftheflood2
    @wakeoftheflood2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    there must be more to his story if he hasnt seen his brothers in 20 yrs & his daughter in 9 years

    • @theangryitalian7922
      @theangryitalian7922 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      FortWarren yea, soon as the male can’t provide- he is shunned.

    • @Gojirella
      @Gojirella 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@bobbilder8793 Resent research shows that the happiest group of individuals actually is single women, without children. Women that can provide for them selves and not having to depend on a man at all.

    • @s1m4r
      @s1m4r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Mr D how the fuck is he a nazi, is your brain rotting or something?
      Just because he has a different opinion does not mean he's a nazi, by doing so you're demeaning the real survivors of the holocaust

    • @marcelopena3537
      @marcelopena3537 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theangryitalian7922 Yep.

    • @marcelopena3537
      @marcelopena3537 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @nikto45 yeah

  • @BrandochGarage
    @BrandochGarage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Was there ever any follow up on this guy? His story was compelling.

  • @ilciavargas7318
    @ilciavargas7318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    He is a well read person and is so sad to see him on this situation as a homeless and as a father who has a daughter who lost her way in becoming a drug user.

  • @mannymo76
    @mannymo76 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Wow, this man is almost prophetic in a way, 10 years later. I'd be really curious to know where he is now.

    • @Valondzelili
      @Valondzelili 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Grave

    • @gano3717
      @gano3717 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Valondzelili is that true ??

    • @dustinp2932
      @dustinp2932 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ga no No

    • @Bambim8
      @Bambim8 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pessimism got the better of him.

    • @johns.376
      @johns.376 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Valondzelili possibility

  • @MandNsvideos665
    @MandNsvideos665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Until he mentioned Bush, i didn't realise this was posted in 08

    • @Shendue
      @Shendue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This is 720p and shot with a good camera. And the issues he talks about are, sadly, still there.

  • @LabRat6619
    @LabRat6619 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    It's 2017, I want to know what Mark is doing today. Please find him and update this sad story!

    • @amagicalmushroom1400
      @amagicalmushroom1400 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Art Vaios ooo harsh

    • @LabRat6619
      @LabRat6619 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He seems a reasonable, sane man and not the usual meth addict with psychotic issues!

    • @benjaminvvv111
      @benjaminvvv111 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sky Humans will never be at peace as long as religion is present to rot humanity away like everything it touches like gangrene and cancer. To eradicate war, corruption, and greed we must first abolish religion

    • @boardguy4075
      @boardguy4075 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @LabRat6619 American is a nationality, not a race you fucktard!

    • @candeffect
      @candeffect 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ben, the people who would harm you don't live to honor God by faith, love, respect, and hope. Non-believers do because they have nothing better to live for.

  • @cyber-security8247
    @cyber-security8247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    12 years later , I just hope this poor guy's doing good

  • @DutchDiederik
    @DutchDiederik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What a terribly sad story. An articulate guy with a good head on his shoulders who went through a lot of terrible things. That story about his stuff in storage is some of the saddest shit I've heard. I wonder where he is now.

  • @RandyR
    @RandyR 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Has gotten worse over the last 10 years. I have made my own homeless videos with hope that it will wake up society. If we spent even ten percent of the money that we do towards death and used it towards life, we could get hundreds of thousands off of the street. Of course, when has big brother actually given a damn? I have been homeless twice myself and fighting to not be again

    • @x-1584
      @x-1584 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thoae robber baron controled republicans never could stand the new deal legislative policies of old, & they continue to economicly destabilize this nations middle to poor working classes, but now this tactic will be excellarated buy a illigitamate & morally filthy buffoon, that's acting as a reality show pres to the detriment of ALL american citizens well beings, both domestically & foreign.

  • @theoriginalmcsquare
    @theoriginalmcsquare 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Really curious where this man is now. Such a pleasant genuine guy with such a good energy, hope he’s doing well.

  • @MissMellyVee
    @MissMellyVee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I am watching this in September 2020, I wonder what direction this man's life took...I hope he is safe, and I hope his daughter has made contact with him...

    • @tonylouis9915
      @tonylouis9915 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same Vee

    • @Mike7O7O
      @Mike7O7O 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too.

    • @owengodfrey2919
      @owengodfrey2919 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Jim Kane cool aid doesn't look like it would agree with this guy.

    • @MissMellyVee
      @MissMellyVee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jim Kane
      Oh how sad 😔 did you know him personally?

  • @manuel2941
    @manuel2941 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Does somebody know what happened to him it is 2018 ..??

    • @iansmith3593
      @iansmith3593 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Manuel Morales He’s my neighbor now in a Cleveland suburb. Lives in a 4,000 square foot house & drives a Tesla.

    • @freeman7079
      @freeman7079 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Manuel Morales he died of compulsive lying

    • @sheylaabarca9754
      @sheylaabarca9754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@freeman7079 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

    • @TheDicamillo
      @TheDicamillo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He got aids and died

    • @urosnestorov9546
      @urosnestorov9546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why are you all guys lying from what he died?Cmon

  • @burtshort9900
    @burtshort9900 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    being homelessness in southern calif.is a lot better than living in a trailer in WVA. he talks like he's the victim.i learned to never flaunt your homelessness because nobody loves you when you're down and out.i was grateful to have my Volvo station wagon to live in.i would park it in the rich folks section of town so I would wake to the same view as them.i would busk to earn money and ate sushi every day.i never was about the money.i knew everything was contingent upon my health. without it all bets were off.but with it I could live anywhere as a true happy free American .

    • @virvisquevir3320
      @virvisquevir3320 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      burt short - You're right. Health is everything. Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.

  • @justagypsy2058
    @justagypsy2058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You should not have limited this guy to ten minutes. He's a REAL human interest story.

    • @justinbergman4288
      @justinbergman4288 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      TH-cam back then would only allow 10 minutes max for their videos.

    • @karnkraftverk
      @karnkraftverk ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@justinbergman4288 wish he made part 1 and 2 then instead

  • @hateclub
    @hateclub 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He seemed like a well-rehearsed compulsive liar to me.

  • @ameerah1998
    @ameerah1998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have had many people who live in their vehicles come to my property. They are very nice and very helpful with chores that I need to have done. I just wish I had the money to build cabins to give better shelter. The people who have come here show to be grateful., good loving people. I hope to always be available to be of help.

  • @LilithsOwn303
    @LilithsOwn303 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Hi Marc Alexander, where are you now? Are you still homeless or are managing a bit better nowadays? You sound to polite and intelligent to be out there. I feel for you. Greetings from Belgium in Europe

  • @colindant3410
    @colindant3410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Another example of the reality that men are expendable.

  • @parkerbohnn
    @parkerbohnn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steer clear of the U.S. stock market or you'lkl be joinging these people sooiner tham yu think.

  • @Dynamic3DLtd
    @Dynamic3DLtd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is heart breaking, this is an intelligent man whose obviously not on drink and drugs, he just got into some trouble and needed a break and it never came. This could be anyone of you. He's obviously very mild mannered and nice.
    Its disgusting that people like these were thrown on the scrap heap. I wonder where he is now? 12 years on?
    I would love to see a follow up. Maybe in today's age, we can setup a crowd fund, in fact I think you should be doing it for these people you interview.
    Some of them earn you money in ad revenue (if the page is monetized) and some viewers would be happy to donate. I know I would.
    I hope the guy is in a better place and my lack of optimism is proven wrong!

  • @Adnezal
    @Adnezal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I would really love to hear that his life got back on track.

  • @frankgallagher5786
    @frankgallagher5786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Id like to meet this man and share ideas. he is honest and speaks the truth with clarity. i hope he is healthy.

  • @coloradoroninnomad1336
    @coloradoroninnomad1336 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Been a nomad by choice for 5 years now. People like this are who taught never to judge someone homeless ...I'd be proud to know that guy

  • @Wardoon
    @Wardoon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Watched the stories of several homeless people and one mishap they share is that their storage gets auctioned off by the storage facilities. These businesses are part and parcel of the problem. They should not be allowed to auction the belongings of these people more than they owe them. They turn these people destitute overnight.

    • @politicalwatchglobal3509
      @politicalwatchglobal3509 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup. We need to do something about these types of companies, and perhaps make new companies that help with the homeless problem at the same time while making a profit.

  • @dkq986
    @dkq986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One fact.
    I'm an IT engineer in India working for a fortune 200 company. I make 40 dollar a day.. 5 years of experience into Python developement. Blood suckers are everywhere..

    • @joeharvey5556
      @joeharvey5556 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Startur own company ... its worth it...

    • @antonio609
      @antonio609 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      5 years of experience, advanced English, getting only 40 dollars a day but they are getting 3 or 4 times that for our services. this is sad

    • @joeharvey5556
      @joeharvey5556 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dont tell a soul not even ir family ir friends ir wife ....nobidy plan bank money get a goal and strategize for 10yrs..
      I would go simething recession proof,,
      In 10yrs u should be well off
      Dont quit ur job until u have solid banking
      Work around cintracts conflicta etc
      Take care just an idea or work in a better company

    • @m2heavyindustries378
      @m2heavyindustries378 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joeharvey5556 You can't even spell basic letters correctly who's going to take your advice? ir this and nobidy that, get lost old man.

    • @joeharvey5556
      @joeharvey5556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@m2heavyindustries378 are you high? I can spell 30x better than you. Watch your idiotic comments.. i type fast and am very busy and do not have time to proof read. My suggestion highly outranks your trolling. Go back to school and maybe someday you as a plebite might come up to my level. You missed a couple letters yourself. I am aware my grammar is autorcious but im not a technofile like you. I have more in life to do than watch twitch and play android handheld games..
      Grow up and go do something constructive with your life.
      Have a great year.. maybe go do your sats or lsats and do something. I have more higher education than 5 of your family members put together.

  • @Dynamic3DLtd
    @Dynamic3DLtd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Would love an update with this very articulate, insightful and intelligent man. This is someone who could have and deserved to have been saved. I hope he's in a good place. Out of all the stuff I seen, this is the guy I would like an update from the most.

  • @blizzard762
    @blizzard762 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It would be so nice to have an update on Mark. It's been over 14 years...