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In reply to the discussion: My wife and I have a comfotable retirement [View all]Johnny2X2X
(19,719 posts)101. Rich wannabes vs the rich
People who are rich and worked for it are cheap. Too many rich people to list who drive modest cars, live in modest homes, and wear off the rack suits. But new money and "fake money, they buy the $200 T-shirts, the $1200 shoes, and the Rolex watch.
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Yes. Someone always has more than they do. It's a never-ending game. I'd be happy to have no billionairea.
Lonestarblue
Mar 2024
#15
Oh we do that, too when the country has one. We took a plane& a helicopter and still drove 1200 mi in New Zealand
flying_wahini
Mar 2024
#19
i hope you realize that many so called christians arnt and there are ones who do walk the walk
AllaN01Bear
Mar 2024
#26
I am not aware of any elected officials of the Democratic party that supports taxing churches.
former9thward
Mar 2024
#37
Agree with you about irrationality, mostly ... cultures do vary considerably in generosity, though.
JudyM
Mar 2024
#45
We have been in a destructive positive feedback loop for half a century.
Hermit-The-Prog
Mar 2024
#8
The loop tightened with Trump billionaire tax cuts and insider trading.
live love laugh
Mar 2024
#23
Sounds like you guys have what you need in life. This hunting for wealth, and yet more wealth, never seems to end.
SWBTATTReg
Mar 2024
#13
Retired. Don't pay SS, State or Local taxes. Didn't pay any Fed tax last three years.
twodogsbarking
Mar 2024
#21
I just turned 65 and received 2 of the various pensions I built over the years.
liberal N proud
Mar 2024
#34
Not all jobs are mind killers. I've been at mine for the last 49 years, and if my mind is dead, it was dead at age 23.
DFW
Mar 2024
#86
"Many septuagenarian and octogenarians". I think it's strange that people in later years focus on controlling young
BlueWaveNeverEnd
Mar 2024
#56
We'll never make the needed steps to tax ALL income properly or attack the debt
oldsoftie
Mar 2024
#59