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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 01:51 PM Original message |
Ever hang around any wealthy people? Ever notice they don't pay for anything? |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
1. I heard that about JFK |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:00 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I've heard that about the uber rich -- like Kennedy. They don't carry cash or |
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WhaTHellsgoingonhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:57 PM Response to Reply #4 |
27. I heard ^^^THAT^^^ about pretty, single women |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:59 PM Response to Reply #4 |
28. Yes, but using the Kennedys as an example hurts your argument. |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 08:44 PM Response to Reply #28 |
115. Good point -- The Kennedys didn't do it because they were cheap or had |
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newtothegame (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 12:20 AM Response to Reply #115 |
134. You knew them personally? |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 12:45 AM Response to Reply #134 |
136. Actually, I knew David and Bobby Jr. but that's not what I'm basing my comment |
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whathehell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 12:57 PM Response to Reply #134 |
152. You don't have to know them "personally" to know their record of public service. n/t |
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Art_from_Ark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 12:59 AM Response to Reply #28 |
137. Maybe bu$h Sr. might be a better example |
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MODem75 (120 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:39 PM Response to Reply #4 |
62. I often find that wealthy republicans are the ones that don't pay their bills. |
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Capn Sunshine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:40 PM Response to Reply #1 |
77. How long until someone starts a post "Some people say" ? |
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MrMickeysMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:58 PM Response to Reply #1 |
93. Was that about RFK? |
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roody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 10:04 PM Response to Reply #93 |
124. That is why they hired a housekeeper! |
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MrMickeysMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 10:25 PM Response to Reply #124 |
127. So... |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 08:45 PM Response to Reply #1 |
116. I've NEVER heard that about JFK and I don't believe JFK was a cheap man. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 01:57 AM Response to Reply #116 |
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mbperrin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
2. I teach economics, and my classes get a one week unit each year |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:06 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. I know a small businessman who would go around to his workers every year showing them ... |
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WhaTHellsgoingonhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:54 PM Response to Reply #2 |
24. +1 |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:57 PM Response to Reply #2 |
26. I wish you'd been my Econ prof. |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:01 PM Response to Reply #2 |
30. I teach a political science/public policy college course as well, as so many of |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:28 PM Response to Reply #30 |
74. Sounds like my new Congressman. Ben Quayle. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:30 PM Response to Reply #2 |
53. Thank you! I hope what they learn sticks with them! |
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Stevenmarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:37 PM Response to Reply #2 |
60. There are no |
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EC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:13 PM Response to Reply #2 |
71. The poor also eventually end up paying more for repairs |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:27 PM Response to Reply #2 |
100. Good for you. Well done. n/t |
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Xenotime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:50 PM Response to Reply #2 |
112. It's time the table turn so the poor get these perks. Not the rich. |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
3. Not only that they don't carry around money. |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
5. Think about all the free stuff celebrities get |
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Stevenmarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:40 PM Response to Reply #5 |
18. Not so much anymore since they made all the stuff in the gifting room taxable income |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:04 PM Response to Reply #5 |
33. Look at what's in those "Goody bags" they give away at the Oscars |
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Stevenmarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:21 PM Response to Reply #33 |
44. Mmmm ....No |
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druidity33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 12:27 PM Response to Reply #44 |
149. Mmmmm... Yeah. |
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Stevenmarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 01:53 PM Response to Reply #149 |
155. Mmmm ...still yeah |
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druidity33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 03:39 PM Response to Reply #155 |
157. sure... |
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Stevenmarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 06:52 PM Response to Reply #157 |
158. Actually |
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onethatcares (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
6. you'd have to ask bush41 about that |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
7. I used to do animal and pet photography, and one of my clients owned |
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otohara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
9. In Broadcasting, There's Trade Available |
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delightfulstar (402 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
10. Don't forget Hollywood... |
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Dawson Leery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 09:29 PM Response to Reply #10 |
122. Hollywood gets tons of "free" things just for being who they are. |
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Vickers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
11. Sure, but think about all the jobs they create. |
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delightfulstar (402 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:29 PM Response to Reply #11 |
15. Yeah... |
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abelenkpe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
12. Yeah, odd huh? nt |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
13. Where are you getting this stuff from? |
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Parker CA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:41 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. +1. There are plenty of wealthy Dems who contribute positively in many ways, often anonymously. nt |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:53 PM Response to Reply #13 |
23. Curious: have any 'rich people' been picking up the tab for parks, memorials, statues, lately? |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:29 PM Response to Reply #23 |
51. I'm originally from Cleveland |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:55 PM Response to Reply #13 |
25. Yeah, like you and your cohort don't have plenty of stereotypes about the poor |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:08 PM Response to Reply #25 |
37. I call bullshit |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:17 PM Response to Reply #37 |
42. Yes, it is all about money for me. |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:49 PM Response to Reply #42 |
64. I see you are suffering |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:20 PM Response to Reply #64 |
72. My response is that this reminds me of what invariably happens to OPs about misogyny or racism |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:51 PM Response to Reply #72 |
80. My blindness? |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:02 PM Response to Reply #80 |
82. Classic example of what I'm talking about. Every word you wrote. |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:09 PM Response to Reply #82 |
85. You are so far off topic, and you have created a strawman |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:25 PM Response to Reply #85 |
88. Please read the whole Derailing for Dummies link and learn something. |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:09 PM Response to Reply #88 |
96. OK, let's get back to the OP, shall we? |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:40 PM Response to Reply #96 |
102. You have been provided with numerous examples |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 08:52 PM Response to Reply #102 |
120. I don't understand your response |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 09:36 PM Response to Reply #120 |
123. Were you asleep most of the day or something? |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 11:36 PM Response to Reply #123 |
130. I don't disagree with anything you say about economic disparity |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:10 PM Response to Reply #88 |
97. dupe |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:11 PM Response to Reply #88 |
98. dupe |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:11 PM Response to Reply #88 |
99. dupe |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:15 PM Response to Reply #82 |
86. except that explanation gets derailed |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:23 PM Response to Reply #86 |
87. But it's a demonstration of privilege to demand acknowledgment of that |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:49 PM Response to Reply #87 |
90. yeah, that's just absurd |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:58 PM Response to Reply #90 |
92. The effect of your privileged group being stereotyped in some way on your life is exactly what? |
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Silent3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 01:21 AM Response to Reply #92 |
139. If someone in Group A makes an inaccurate gross generalization.... |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 11:46 PM Response to Reply #82 |
132. Perfect. I love that link too. |
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freeplessinseattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 11:29 PM Response to Reply #80 |
129. Great post (and I am far from wealthy!) eom |
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Raksha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 04:44 AM Response to Reply #80 |
144. Sure there are. So if the shoe doesn't fit, DON'T wear it! |
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whathehell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 01:19 PM Response to Reply #144 |
154. Could we define "rich" here? |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:03 PM Response to Reply #13 |
32. +1 |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:05 PM Response to Reply #32 |
83. really? because I get a fair amount of discounts |
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GCP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:27 PM Response to Reply #13 |
50. Shhh - you're harshing the mellow! |
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Lucian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:38 PM Response to Reply #13 |
61. Look at this...a rich person whining about paying for things. |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:52 PM Response to Reply #61 |
67. Completely missed my point |
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Lucian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:24 PM Response to Reply #67 |
73. "Hell, you might even consider me wealthy." |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:52 PM Response to Reply #13 |
66. I didn't take this to be about the 'nearly rich' with incomes around the $250,000 range. nt |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:04 PM Response to Reply #13 |
70. +1 for not stereotyping a group. Thank you. |
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DiverDave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:50 PM Response to Reply #13 |
91. Rich fucks HATE paying for ANYTHING! |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:02 PM Response to Reply #91 |
95. That's exactly what my ex who was a landscaper experienced. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 05:39 AM Response to Reply #13 |
166. the point is not that the wealthy/rich don't spend at all |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
14. Peanuts compared to your story, |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:32 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. And usually put in waiting rooms outside the office for others to read |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:49 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. Why the snotty attitude - or is that your standard demeanor? |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:07 PM Response to Reply #20 |
36. are you sure they were complimentary? |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:18 PM Response to Reply #36 |
43. Most of them came in a plastic wrapper with a postcard inside |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:23 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. a lot of complimentaries come because of other magazines subscribed to |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:24 PM Response to Reply #36 |
47. You guys are starting to remind me of white males complaining about "reverse discrimination". |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:43 PM Response to Reply #47 |
63. No, I'm just suggesting you not fall into an easy trap |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:49 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. Oh I'm so sorry. |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:56 PM Response to Reply #65 |
69. I give up |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:43 PM Response to Reply #69 |
78. actually, it's the other way around... |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:52 PM Response to Reply #69 |
81. you were talking about how generous the rockefellers were, donating to |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:07 PM Response to Reply #81 |
84. I was talking about the double-edged sword of wealthy folks |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 04:07 AM Response to Reply #84 |
161. yes, all great wealth was earned on the suffering of others. without exception. |
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elias7 (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:14 PM Response to Reply #20 |
41. Not meaning to be snotty |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:30 PM Response to Reply #41 |
52. "I would also argue that there are greedy jerks and generous folks of all economic stripes." |
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formercia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:38 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Just make them think you're rich and you can get the same |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:33 PM Response to Reply #17 |
55. Well I did start my own company this year, |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
21. Well, I don't generally hang out with a lot of very wealthy people, but... |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
22. The people who make the most fuss about what I charge for my veterinary |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
29. i posed as wealthy for abt 15 years |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:05 PM Response to Reply #29 |
35. How are you getting these comps? |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:09 PM Response to Reply #35 |
38. i was an advantage player (obv. posing as a crazy gambler) |
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Hydra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 08:49 PM Response to Reply #38 |
118. Congrats! |
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Hydra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 08:47 PM Response to Reply #35 |
117. How wealthy do you consider yourself? |
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Dreamer Tatum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
31. No, no one can, because it's bullshit. nt |
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OHdem10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
34. Sometimes, they have an arrangement iwith the place. The Restuarant |
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txlibdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
39. Paris Hilton: that cocaine in my purse isn't mine |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
40. The thing about rich people I know |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:23 PM Response to Reply #40 |
45. well that's an interesting philosophical question |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:26 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. Seeing as most of my wealthy friends are in the arts |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:16 PM Response to Reply #49 |
107. maybe so around here the arts are a fast way to get poor and then dead |
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Shandris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:26 PM Response to Reply #40 |
48. I would point out that virtually every person who has denied... |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:35 PM Response to Reply #48 |
58. I'm talking about the top 0.1% wealthy |
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Mz Pip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
54. Go to any museum |
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K8-EEE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
56. The sure don't pay as much for health care |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:45 PM Response to Reply #56 |
79. ^ True ^ n/t |
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appleannie1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
57. They either don't tip at all or give a pittance. They act as if service is their due |
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appleannie1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
59. They either don't tip at all or give a pittance. They act as if service is their due |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:54 PM Response to Original message |
68. Every wealthy person I've known was a cheap bastard. |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:32 PM Response to Original message |
75. i have several wealthy friends. i find the opposite to be true. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
76. Once I had this friend who had his own business and a nice house |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:37 PM Response to Reply #76 |
89. I have an ex who does landscaping |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:13 PM Response to Reply #76 |
106. oh gosh treestar they all do this |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
94. I think it depends |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:34 PM Response to Original message |
101. My wife owns a children's clothing store... |
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October (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
103. I've noticed this even with "gift bags" for celebrities |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
104. I have, and your scenario does not reflect their/her way of living as I saw it. |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:08 PM Response to Original message |
105. EAT THE RICH!! |
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Xenotime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:51 PM Response to Reply #105 |
113. Yea! Those greedy fucks! |
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ipaint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
108. Well they certainly get massive tax breaks for years and years just because they |
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johnlucas (248 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 11:40 PM Response to Reply #108 |
131. Thank you for highlighting Buffett |
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social_critic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
109. I met a couple of really rich guys in the past |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:41 PM Response to Original message |
110. Indeed. GREED is the most important element of becoming wealthy. |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 12:44 PM Response to Reply #110 |
150. I'd say luck is more important than greed. |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 08:57 PM Response to Reply #150 |
159. You'd be mistaken. |
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DaveinJapan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
111. Kicking for further review...nt |
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Prometheus Bound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 08:40 PM Response to Original message |
114. Ex 1: They have tab. Ex 2. I got the same deal, being a Ford supplier. |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 08:52 PM Response to Reply #114 |
119. Were you able to pick your car up at a factory and not have to go through a dealer on that program? |
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Prometheus Bound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 10:34 PM Response to Reply #119 |
128. I don't know. |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
121. Some clubs and restaurants keep tabs and later send a bill |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
125. My father used to work for a Japanese company. He flew often for work, and his |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 11:59 PM Response to Original message |
133. I seriously think it's time to bring back the guillotine. |
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DaveinJapan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 12:28 AM Response to Original message |
135. On the subject of celebrities getting "free shit", there are some misperceptions here |
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MellowDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 12:59 AM Response to Original message |
138. What a horribly ignorant, idiotic op nm |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 01:31 AM Response to Original message |
140. It is common to hear them complain a lot. At least in my experience with them. |
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Puzzler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 01:40 AM Response to Original message |
141. Cue: Twain's "Million Pound Bank Note" |
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U4ikLefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 04:07 AM Response to Original message |
143. I only want them to pay their fair share of taxes. |
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DaveinJapan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 08:36 AM Response to Reply #143 |
146. I absolutely agree with that 100%. nt |
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uponit7771 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 09:55 AM Response to Reply #143 |
148. +1 |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 05:30 AM Response to Original message |
145. People who are well connected tend to have to pay for fewer things |
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a kennedy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
147. This was before Tiger got into his "troubles" but I remember |
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Dawson Leery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 09:05 PM Response to Reply #147 |
160. Tiger feels entitled. |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 12:53 PM Response to Original message |
151. are you people really sure you're talking about genuine "wealthy people?" |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 04:08 AM Response to Reply #151 |
162. mr. buffett's first home is in an exclusive neighborhood. he has several other homes which those |
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DaveinJapan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 05:46 AM Response to Reply #151 |
167. They want to be known as "regular folks," even though they know, in their hearts, they never will be |
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Enrique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
153. they don't pay for parking tickets |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
156. I've heard tales of this one gospel musician in Dallas |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 04:17 AM Response to Original message |
163. yes, and the opposite. When I went to USC, it was right in the middle of very poor neighborhood in |
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Anakin Skywalker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 05:26 AM Response to Original message |
164. Don't Forget Yachts, Boats, Country Clubs, Golfing Sh*ts, etc. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 05:31 AM Response to Original message |
165. I know they get a lot of perks |
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