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Major Nikon

(36,925 posts)
22. In some cases it's quite true
Tue Jan 17, 2012, 01:56 AM
Jan 2012

It's more than just a bit ridiculous to lump all "rich" people in one big pile and say you hate them all. The OP reeks of jealousy and it plays right into the "talking points" of those who would claim most on the left hate all rich people. Reality is in between which is very few on the left hate all "rich" people for irrational reasons, and some "rich" people deserve to be hated.

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Why I hate the rich... [View all] undergroundpanther Jan 2012 OP
oh boy... Lucky Luciano Jan 2012 #1
You hate Alan Grayson and Nancy Pelosi? (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #2
Substitute 'rich' with 'plutocrats' n/t Zalatix Jan 2012 #3
I truly hope that you get the help nobodyspecial Jan 2012 #4
Very well put.. Kalidurga Jan 2012 #5
I know a lot of people that fit most of the OP's description. Igel Jan 2012 #18
i didn't read any of that, but how about those who aren't rich who support JI7 Jan 2012 #6
Reminds me of the book, The Devil Wears Prada. Neoma Jan 2012 #7
Pain is pain Chico Man Jan 2012 #8
Haven't you posted this screed before??? n/t greytdemocrat Jan 2012 #9
Haven't you posted this snarky reply before??? n/t villager Jan 2012 #10
You think a post like hers is healthy??? Really??? n/t greytdemocrat Jan 2012 #11
And a demeaning reply like yours adds to the discourse... how, exactly? villager Jan 2012 #15
Simple really. greytdemocrat Jan 2012 #16
Excellent sleuthery, Sherlock! What tipped you off? petronius Jan 2012 #12
Why would someone feel the need to repost that??? n/t greytdemocrat Jan 2012 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #19
Sounds like "jealous" is the true operative word. nt hack89 Jan 2012 #13
I can't count how many times I've heard right wing libertarians use that line. white_wolf Jan 2012 #21
In some cases it's quite true Major Nikon Jan 2012 #22
How is this legitimate? theAntiRand Jan 2012 #24
Agreed. Union Scribe Jan 2012 #25
Well, whines like this deserve condemnation from us liberals too. nt hack89 Jan 2012 #27
Liberals Like You... WillyT Jan 2012 #45
That doesn't mean it isn't true Raine Jan 2012 #40
It's not true of most left-wingers; it clearly is true of the OP. Donald Ian Rankin Jan 2012 #41
Why wouldn't that be normal? treestar Jan 2012 #42
K&R....n/t unkachuck Jan 2012 #14
I bet if YOU were rich, you wouldn't hate them. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #20
Yea ...and if I were a murderer I'd have no problem with other murderers ....pffft L0oniX Jan 2012 #49
It was envy then, and is still envy now theAntiRand Jan 2012 #23
When was "then"? Union Scribe Jan 2012 #26
The gut reaction is understandable, however eridani Jan 2012 #28
I agree with you...even if nobody else here does, judging from the responses. ret5hd Jan 2012 #29
On the subject of whining: Jean V. Dubois Jan 2012 #30
but it isn't whining... it's a truth buried within the majority of this country fascisthunter Jan 2012 #39
b r o a d b r u s h s t r o k e s spanone Jan 2012 #31
K&R Populist_Prole Jan 2012 #32
You really need to lighten up and get some help badtoworse Jan 2012 #33
In my opinion, the majority of this essay comes across as hate due to envy... yawnmaster Jan 2012 #34
Thankfully, people like you are a small minority. Donald Ian Rankin Jan 2012 #35
it's not left wingers... it's everyday people fascisthunter Jan 2012 #38
That's a heapin' pile o' hate ya got there. Throd Jan 2012 #36
I Agree with Your Sentiment. It is Justified... fascisthunter Jan 2012 #37
Stereotypes and sweeping generalizations wrapped in envy fuel your hate stevenleser Jan 2012 #43
The rich don't even know you exist and wouldn't care if they did.. Fumesucker Jan 2012 #44
Rage ZeeDog Jan 2012 #46
Try some yoga,long walks,mediation. Anything that will help,and you virgogal Jan 2012 #47
I truly sympathize with you ma'am, but...... AverageJoe90 Jan 2012 #48
Unfortunatly people don't discuss things relating to the topic on DU anymore. L0oniX Jan 2012 #50
I don't hate the rich. I don't like the power that money wields in our society neverforget Jan 2012 #51
I don't agree with you. Boudica the Lyoness Jan 2012 #52
I agree and here is why.. B.Morgan May 2014 #53
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