Sneaky Facebook post

[madamesilverspurs]

To be copied and reposted to your own status on Facebook. Clever.

[entropic]

1. What if you're not part of the 99%?

I'm pretty sure with my job, income, and inheritance that I'm not.

I'd like a clever graphic too.

[Ruby the Liberal]

2. So go pay someone to do it.

You know, job creation and all that.

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[Fire Walk With Me]

4. See the photograph in the original/first post.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2097474

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[Skip_In_Boulder]

6. More than likely

Even with your job, income and inheritance you actually are still part of the 99% you have just been convinced that you are not.

[JNelson6563]

7. I saw a poll during Little Boots' reign

that showed 19% of people believed themselves to be the top 1%. I thought that was interesting.

Julie

[Capn Sunshine]

38. lol

polls are funny things. Look at what some of the screaming red baboon ass patrol does with them on this very site.

[JNelson6563]

45. Love your chosen verbiage Cap'n

As always, your eloquence brings much-needed color to the discussion. :toast:

Julie

[BeHereNow]

52. He aint called the Cap'n for nothing!

We love the Sunshiner.
BHN

[barbtries]

8. there ya go.

obviously the vast majority of us are even if we choose not to so identify.

[NYC_SKP]

9. You can be like this bright-eyed beautiful woman...

:patriot:

[Bladian]

10. I'm jealous. :(

I wish I had excess money.

[WinkyDink]

41. It's your own fault.

[Bladian]

50. Not sure if you're serious.

Lol. Hard to read.

[Scuba]

11. The Koch's increased their net worth $100,000,000 last week. Each. How'd you do?

[classof56]

12. Go count your blessings and your coins.

And consider the most worthy places where you can make those tax-deductible contributions. You know, the ones that help those who need it most and find their safety nets being ripped away with lightning-like speed, thanks to your republicon buddies.

Gotta be a graphic in there somewhere!

Tired Old Cynic

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[blogslut]

15. oh forget it...

Not worth the time.

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[JNelson6563]

19. You could wash away your misery with your tears

Because friend, if you are actually a member of the top 1% (highly unlikely) and you're posting on an obscure forum on the tubes, you have a lot to cry about.

Julie

[pacalo]

21. Well, with credentials such as you have, you've got a lot to hide in your profile.

[freeplessinseattle]

22. oh no, it's class warfare!

and what about those 99%ers that aren't on Facebook, they must be feeling left out by this post too, can't have that.

Let's make a new rule that no one can post anything unless it is relevant to 100% of us.

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[entropic]

29. who's gloating?

You have not seen real gloating, if you think that's an example.

And I've actually been to OWS and my local version already. Didn't hang long, cause crowds freak me out. But I guarantee my progressive cred is as strong as yours.

But hate on. I'm here for the duration.

[WinkyDink]

42. If you think you are in the Top 1%, guess again. First of all, you'd be posting from your yacht. In

France. With Russian oligarchs, British politicians, and Czech call-girls. On your way to one of your estates. Before giving bidding instructions to Sotheby's. For the Monet. To put in your private 747.

Etc.

[entropic]

44. banking clan

is all I'll say. If you private message me, I'll tell you which one.

I don't live rich, there was an "incident" involving marriage to the "wrong sort" that made that a reality.

[City Lights]

26. Um, if you're not part of the 99% you wouldn't post it.

If you'd like a clever graphic to display your 1% status, make one yourself, or pay someone to design one for you. It's as simple as that.

Do you really need someone to spell that out for you?

I think not.

[Matariki]

27. Chances are you really aren't.

Chances are you only think you are. Did you make a hundred billion last year?

[Lucian]

30. Well aren't you fucking special?

[calimary]

32. It would sorta depend. It would depend on what you did with that bounty.

Have you somehow used it to be helpful to someone else in need?

Corporations that are just sitting on piles of money, whining about "uncertainty!!!" and not creating any jobs or being predatory on the downtrodden - what the hell is this, the jungle???? Wealthy individuals who whine that they shouldn't have to contribute a little more when their country/state/community is in crisis and they are well-positioned to help a little more?

People who have more, I think, are obligated. They just ARE. THEY are the ones who should be splurging on solar panels and other alternative energy for their homes, either as they rebuild or remodel. THEY are the ones who can afford to spur the growth of those industries - that start out being expensive, but whose prices could start coming down with more business - again, from the ones who can afford it. The rich are the ones who should be leading the way on this - all the things that can be done in their homes, on their estates, in and on their properties, and why? SIMPLY BECAUSE. BECAUSE THEY CAN. They're the ones uniquely qualified and positioned TO BE ABLE to do this. And I think they're obligated. I mean, forcryingoutloud! I look around in some of the ritzy areas of L.A. and I'm seriously aghast, looking at the rooftops of all these mansions and really nice elegant Architectural Digest homes. WHERE are the solar panels? Of all people, THESE people who live like royalty in these ritzy neighborhoods should ALL have solar panels on their homes. They're the ones who can afford to. Lead the way, spur the businesses and contractors and product researchers and developers and generate some action and set an example so that other people become interested and there's lots of new demand and prices start going down as more businesses get interested in this thriving new market. EVERY house in Bel Air, the Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Hancock Park, Encino, Hidden Hills, San Marino, Palos Verdes Estates and other such areas should have some sort of solar power in it. This is So Cal where it never rains "and the sun is shining all the time" so there's really no excuse, dammit!

Look how many other ways that effect repeats in nature. Hell, I even see it in my own little world. If you're big and tall and strong and muscular, why the hell SHOULDN'T you be expected to carry more of the weight - figuratively OR literally? I mean, you don't strap cargo on the backs of chickens for a cross-country trek, 'eh? You get the pairs of oxen and the strongest horses and mule teams and burros and camels and elephants and such. It certainly plays out within the little universe of my kid's band. They all fall into various positions of expertise in their various roles within the band and the crew based on their individual strengths. This one kid who's a friend of the boys, who's 21, 6'3" with big bulky bone structure and must weigh about 250 pounds is the one who expects to be needed for loading and unloading all the large heavy amps and stuff when the band has a local gig. And he pitches in readily, actually he always offers. Nobody would expect me to do that stuff, for example, because I'm 58 and out of shape and simply not equipped. But he's perfectly suited to help like this. Accordingly, the rich are equipped to do these extra things. Spend the extra pennies (or okay dollars - maybe lots of them) on the stuff that needs doing, fixing, building, moving, improving, etc.

And when your country's in crisis and people are out of work and things are pretty shitty all around you, while you yourself are in good shape and can maybe help with it a little, get up off yer ass and just go goddam DO IT. Stop thinking about what you need to hoard because there's some magic mysterious "uncertainty" out there. If you're wealthy, and you have enough to ride out the bad times just fine, you don't HAVE uncertainty and you have no right to complain about it. You're freakin' OBLIGATED to step forward for the sake of the common good. It's your patriotic duty to your country at a time like this! Pay it forward a little if you've got a lot extra. THINK of SOMETHING! Your country and your fellow citizens in crisis need it! HIRE an extra person or messenger for your office if you're the owner and you're doing well. At home, pay some kid to come in and run errands for you or take your dog to the dog park twice a week. Get that home repair project DONE - hire one of the neighborhood fix-it specialists, give them some work! Upgrade your garden or your terrace. HIRE some people to come in and do the work so they have income for the day. HIRE somebody to come in and redo your closets. ALWAYS put something more than a buck or a couple of quarters in the tip jar. These people work hard for their living and if you're a trust fund baby you don't have to. So how 'bout trying to share the burden in some way(s) - in whatever way you're able? Those who have, are the ones equipped to lead on this - BECAUSE THEY CAN. They're equipped. They're the ones with the money who can afford to generate some action.

Seems to me if one has this attitude and attempts to contribute according to his or her ability to help, then you have a right to stand with the 99% - because you're the one interested in addressing their concerns. And I don't know if you were being sarcastic or what. But that's just where my mind went. So few seem interested in helping. Stepping forward and being of genuine help to others in this time of great need. The dialogue centers around "I don't wanna! I don't HAVE TO! No one is the boss of me!" "MINE!" "Screw you if you get in my way!" And "tough shit if you don't have any money or a job. Too bad. It's your fault anyway. Now get outta here and stop bothering me."

Or as my dad used to joke - "IGMFU." As in - "I Got Mine, F-U." It's THAT attitude, which is distressingly widely-embraced, that has to go.

[rucky]

36. it's more of a state of mind

I wouldn't call the accountant over it.

[WinkyDink]

40. Oh, we'll be glad to give you a graphic. IYKWIMAITYD.

[NutmegYankee]

43. Then why do you care?

Don't you have some debt slaves to whip for fun?

[Aerows]

46. Okay

You are more than welcome to join those protesting for reasons of injustice, lack of accountability, and wars that have perpetuated without end.

I'm sure you can either come up with something clever, or can hire someone who is clever enough to come up with a graphic for that. You don't have to be part of the "99%" to have some upset with the way our country has been run.

I'm sure many here can make several suggestions as to how you could help.

[Doremus]

47. You just felt a need to let us know you make more than $350,000 year?

You might have money (and that's a big if), but one thing I know you're lacking: class.

[FarLeftFist]

48. Are you DEFINITELY sure or just pretty sure? What if you are in the 99%?

[rug]

49. Here.

Be careful where you use it.

[madamesilverspurs]

18. Can I have my thread back, now?

Or should I just start over?


Geeeez.

[JNelson6563]

20. You are right & for my part am sorry for watering the plants

:toast:

[NYC_SKP]

23. I love your OP and I hope we see some positive and mature replies to it.

And that's all I'm going to say about that right now.

:hi:

[one_voice]

24. Sorry!,,,

I'm going to use it on my facebook page.

[Lochloosa]

28. LOL...what was the topic again?

[Number23]

51. For real. I thought the first response was unnecessary but the responses to the response

that was just some crazy sh*t right there.

[BeHereNow]

53. No shit! Unbelievable.

Maybe start over?
This thing is a hot mess.
Sorry to see it happen to you- you're so nice
and a positive DU contributor.
:pals:
BHN

[Lucinda]

31. That's clever. If it means what I think it means.

:toast:

[boston bean]

33. maybe I'm just tired, but I don't get it. Can someone please explain it to me?

[madamesilverspurs]

35. When you post it

it points to your avatar, identifying you as a "99%er".

[L0oniX]

34. For some unknown reason I can not post that to Facebook.

It will not show up. ???

[madamesilverspurs]

37. Try saving it to your own picture file, then upload to FB.

Sometimes that works.

[A HERETIC I AM]

39. If I wanted to use that as a picture, the arrow is pointing the wrong way.

The arrow should point to the right, as my avatar pic (facebook pic?) is to the left of my name.

If it pointed to the right, it would be cooler.