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Fri Dec-22-06 09:47 AM
Response to Reply #7 |
| 27. what people spend their money on doesn't concern me so much |
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The fact that such a small minority controls so much of our wealth concerns me greatly. I don't begrudge the wealthy their stupid toys, but I'd rather that there were fewer of them and more money for the many who have made their wealth possible.
From the point of view of someone who is homeless, most of the people on DU have what seems to be insanely expensive toys. What is an obscene luxury is relative to the beholder.
People who buy expensive trinkets like this are not worth the energy spent judging them. People who have the wealth to rule corporate dynasties and buy governments are scary.
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| -Look at what some wealthy people do with their money! |
proud2Blib |
Dec-22-06 08:15 AM |
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Yeah, I think I saw that Exxon guy that got half a billion for |
acmavm |
Dec-22-06 08:19 AM |
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That is more money that I will make in my entire life! |
proud2Blib |
Dec-22-06 08:20 AM |
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This guy? He's one of GWB's favorite charities. |
tabasco |
Dec-22-06 11:05 AM |
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Is he perfect casting for the next monster movie |
femrap |
Dec-22-06 11:12 AM |
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Yeah, that's the one. |
acmavm |
Dec-22-06 08:38 PM |
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Yeah, But I Have A Feeling That Too Many Do This: |
jayfish |
Dec-22-06 08:19 AM |
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Yes that is sick |
proud2Blib |
Dec-22-06 08:20 AM |
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if you think that is bad, check this out |
unpossibles |
Dec-22-06 08:48 AM |
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This kid looks real happy |
dragndust |
Dec-22-06 09:25 AM |
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Yep "A true delight! " -NT- |
jayfish |
Dec-22-06 10:16 AM |
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I puked a little in my mouth |
Goblinmonger |
Dec-22-06 02:14 PM |
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Reminds Me Of "The Toy". |
jayfish |
Dec-22-06 06:54 PM |
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I had no idea such frivolous purchases existed.... |
femrap |
Dec-22-06 10:47 AM |
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Exactly! |
skyblue |
Dec-23-06 06:14 AM |
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What the hell? Who would spend that kind of money? |
EOO |
Dec-22-06 11:38 AM |
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Don't get sick. Feel sorry for the kids. The houses are an enticement to go away. |
Straight Shooter |
Dec-22-06 12:27 PM |
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In A Similar Vain. |
jayfish |
Dec-22-06 06:53 PM |
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Out of morbid curiosity, I clicked on all the doll links. Guess what color they are? |
Straight Shooter |
Dec-22-06 07:39 PM |
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IF I had extra funds I'd totally get this for a kid |
ikojo |
Dec-23-06 07:03 AM |
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wow |
pitohui |
Dec-22-06 08:20 AM |
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There is a book that just came out |
proud2Blib |
Dec-22-06 08:21 AM |
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(shrug) It's their money. If they want sports cars & what-not, it's their business. |
BlooInBloo |
Dec-22-06 08:22 AM |
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They must never see homelessness |
proud2Blib |
Dec-22-06 08:27 AM |
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Yes, God forbid anyone should speak out against consumption or greed on a liberal forum |
jgraz |
Dec-22-06 08:27 AM |
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I wish I had written this response. Thank you. -nt |
Commie Pinko Dirtbag |
Dec-22-06 08:58 AM |
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Well said |
nam78_two |
Dec-22-06 10:50 AM |
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That's a good observation.... |
femrap |
Dec-22-06 11:14 AM |
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Thank you. Well said. nt |
SmokingJacket |
Dec-22-06 12:34 PM |
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Okay say something good about greed |
proud2Blib |
Dec-22-06 02:12 PM |
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Did you intend this as a reply to my message? |
jgraz |
Dec-22-06 02:15 PM |
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Yes I just now realized that |
proud2Blib |
Dec-22-06 02:29 PM |
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DU Rule #1: Never leave off the sarcasm tag |
jgraz |
Dec-22-06 02:33 PM |
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Touche! |
theHandpuppet |
Dec-22-06 02:18 PM |
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Right on Secret Santa |
toshirajo |
Dec-22-06 08:29 AM |
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toshirajo... |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Dec-22-06 08:33 AM |
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"It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than |
panader0 |
Dec-22-06 08:29 AM |
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no, it is MY business because resources on planet earth are finite |
pitohui |
Dec-22-06 08:33 AM |
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It is their business if they want sports cars and what not but.... |
Missy M |
Dec-22-06 08:44 AM |
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Greed is GOOD??? I don't think so........................ |
Double T |
Dec-22-06 08:54 AM |
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It's the flip side of doing what you want with your own body. |
mondo joe |
Dec-22-06 08:58 AM |
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So you won't mind if I come over and take a crap in your living room |
jgraz |
Dec-22-06 09:41 AM |
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I don't confuse my living room with yours. |
mondo joe |
Dec-22-06 09:58 AM |
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My point is that none of these things are absolutes |
jgraz |
Dec-22-06 10:03 AM |
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I think it's pretty darn close to being as simple as violating/not another's rights. |
mondo joe |
Dec-22-06 10:07 AM |
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I got that much from your previous post |
jgraz |
Dec-22-06 10:10 AM |
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Then by all means, present your better idea for balancing freedoms and rights. |
mondo joe |
Dec-22-06 10:14 AM |
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Sure -- teaching you introductory civics is EXACTLY how I want to spend the holidays |
jgraz |
Dec-22-06 10:21 AM |
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Hm, you seem to be arguing for something OTHER than accepted |
mondo joe |
Dec-22-06 03:29 PM |
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what people spend their money on doesn't concern me so much |
DBoon |
Dec-22-06 09:47 AM |
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Have you seen the "L-Curve" |
IndyOp |
Dec-22-06 09:58 AM |
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Well, there are rich folks who have a sports car.... |
Bridget Burke |
Dec-22-06 10:05 AM |
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I enjoy the comparisons....free speech and all. |
femrap |
Dec-22-06 11:11 AM |
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anyone who makes money off the hard work of others |
mark414 |
Dec-23-06 04:04 AM |
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I hope his cancer continues to be in remission |
demnan |
Dec-22-06 08:32 AM |
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i agree |
pitohui |
Dec-22-06 08:35 AM |
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There are plenty of 'good' people in the world, THEY usually do their....... |
Double T |
Dec-22-06 08:45 AM |
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he kept the secret for 26 years and now is dying w. no real chance of recovery |
pitohui |
Dec-22-06 09:26 AM |
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You must be having a bad day |
Double T |
Dec-22-06 09:52 AM |
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I think you misunderstood the posters comment.... |
Missy M |
Dec-22-06 09:54 AM |
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the sarcastic air quotes confused me |
pitohui |
Dec-22-06 09:56 AM |
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Don't tell ME there ain't no Santy Claus! |
Philosoraptor |
Dec-22-06 08:46 AM |
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Thanks for telling us about Secret Santa. This guy's friendship |
higher class |
Dec-22-06 09:25 AM |
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God bless Larry Stewart |
wicket |
Dec-22-06 09:49 AM |
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Thanks for posting this Proud |
classicfilmfan |
Dec-22-06 09:52 AM |
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God bless him! |
Mad_Dem_X |
Dec-22-06 11:28 AM |
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What a beautiful story. What kindness! Thanks for posting! n/t |
quiet.american |
Dec-22-06 01:50 PM |
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Giving anonymously is one of the greatest things one can do. This man is a true MENSCH. |
in_cog_ni_to |
Dec-22-06 02:19 PM |
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look at that little old man's face. its beautiful. |
roguevalley |
Dec-22-06 02:52 PM |
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the truly wealthy could hand out $100 bills all day long |
leftofthedial |
Dec-22-06 02:55 PM |
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Some wealthy: Michael J. Fox, George Soros, Ted Turner. |
skyblue |
Dec-23-06 06:30 AM |
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