Rich get richer and middle class stagnates

Nobluedog, you really need to stop obsessing about rich people. Rich people by and large got rich because they earned riches. Rich people got that way because the had a plan, set goals, accomplished goals, never quit, were smart and opportunistic, AND deserve every thing they have earned. Your income-inequality gap is a stupid ecomomic construct, developed by some socialist to make you feel inferior to those who have more material possessions. Happiness does not come from materia possessions, but rather from being grateful for what you have. If you are an American citizen, with a job of any kind, a little money in your pocked, a roof over your head and food in your refrigerator, you are RICHER than 93 % of the WORLDS population. You can worry about rich people or be appreciative for what you have earned and be happy.

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Originally posted by SHELDIVR:
Nobluedog, you really need to stop obsessing about rich people. Rich people by and large got rich because they earned riches. Rich people got that way because the had a plan, set goals, accomplished goals, never quit, were smart and opportunistic, AND deserve every thing they have earned. Your income-inequality gap is a stupid ecomomic construct, developed by some socialist to make you feel inferior to those who have more material possessions. Happiness does not come from material possessions, but rather from being grateful for what you have. If you are an American citizen, with a job of any kind, a little money in your pocked, a roof over your head and food in your refrigerator, you are RICHER than 93 % of the WORLDS population. You can worry about rich people or be appreciative for what you have earned and be happy.

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Originally posted by SHELDIVR:
Nobluedog, you really need to stop obsessing about rich people. Rich people by and large got rich because they earned riches. Rich people got that way because the had a plan, set goals, accomplished goals, never quit, were smart and opportunistic, AND deserve every thing they have earned. Your income-inequality gap is a stupid ecomomic construct, developed by some socialist to make you feel inferior to those who have more material possessions. Happiness does not come from materia possessions, but rather from being grateful for what you have. If you are an American citizen, with a job of any kind, a little money in your pocked, a roof over your head and food in your refrigerator, you are RICHER than 93 % of the WORLDS population. You can worry about rich people or be appreciative for what you have earned and be happy.

Well said SHELDIVR.

Fact is that there are some "Rich" people that are arrogant and do make their money on the backs of others as well as at others expense but by and large they are the small minority of the group but they taint most of the others. Most should be glad that there are plenty of wealthy folks in America for if there wasn't then there wouldn't be the auxiliary jobs to support them and their lifestyles. The wealth, for the most part, is shared around and that helps everyone. I haven't seen too many poor people provide jobs for others myself. Trouble is that there are plenty of "Rich" politicians that make their living off of creating envy and hatred for anyone that is doing better than another. For the most part, in America, at least in the past, if a person didn't excel or at least make it to middle class status and have a decent standard of living it was either because of poor decisions on their own part or lack of desire and motivation. Sure there are some that are just unfortunate that, due to, no fault of their own they are caught and trapped in a bad situation but these are the few, just like the arrogant and abusive rich are the few in their category.

Hopefully America will continue to be a Capitalistic system where if you apply yourself and have a good idea that you can make it for yourself but Socialism and Communism has proved over and over to be a failure of a system yet we are seemingly bound and determined today to bend more to the socialistic side. What paved the way for this are some of those few minority Rich that have abused their status and become far too greedy and tainted it for many of the others.

Hey it's just an opinion so if you disagree everyone has that right also, at least for a little while longer.

Nobody got rich from plain old hard working labor. I've heard that b.s. all my life, work hard and the rewards are great. That's the biggest b.s. and myth created by the rich, let's keep the middle class stupid. You get rich by inheretance, the drug cartel business, or dishonesty. The rich does not share their wealth, they keep it in the family. They pick who their son or daughter will marry, and they sure are not going to let their son or daughter marry a poor farmer's son or daughter. The rich complain about minimum wage and if anybody threatens to get a union to get the employer to pay more, before allowing a union to come in and pay better wages to Americans, they will close down and set up their sweat shops in China, Mexico, or Canada. And then bring the foreign products back to Wal-Mart to sell, from cheap labor. If George Bush somehow decided to increase taxes for the rich, he might as well flush his biggest supporters right down the toilet. Either way, the politician is screwed because s/he can’t satisfy both sides.

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
Nobody got rich from plain old hard working labor. I've heard that b.s. all my life, work hard and the rewards are great. That's the biggest b.s. and myth created by the rich, let's keep the middle class stupid. You get rich by inheretance, the drug cartel business, or dishonesty. The rich does not share their wealth, they keep it in the family. They pick who their son or daughter will marry, and they sure are not going to let their son or daughter marry a poor farmer's son or daughter. The rich complain about minimum wage and if anybody threatens to get a union to get the employer to pay more, before allowing a union to come in and pay better wages to Americans, they will close down and set up their sweat shops in China, Mexico, or Canada. And then bring the foreign products back to Wal-Mart to sell, from cheap labor. If George Bush somehow decided to increase taxes for the rich, he might as well flush his biggest supporters right down the toilet. Either way, the politician is screwed because s/he can’t satisfy both sides.

I believe this is zeb or whatever you’re calling yourself now. You make absolutely no sense.

If George Bush somehow decided to increase taxes for the rich, he might as well flush his biggest supporters right down the toilet. Either way, the politician is screwed because s/he can’t satisfy both sides.


GW is gone dear. Let it go.
As for you wild ideas, why don't you google self made millionaires.

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
Nobody got rich from plain old hard working labor. I've heard that b.s. all my life, work hard and the rewards are great. That's the biggest b.s. and myth created by the rich, let's keep the middle class stupid. You get rich by inheretance, the drug cartel business, or dishonesty. The rich does not share their wealth, they keep it in the family. They pick who their son or daughter will marry, and they sure are not going to let their son or daughter marry a poor farmer's son or daughter. The rich complain about minimum wage and if anybody threatens to get a union to get the employer to pay more, before allowing a union to come in and pay better wages to Americans, they will close down and set up their sweat shops in China, Mexico, or Canada. And then bring the foreign products back to Wal-Mart to sell, from cheap labor. If George Bush somehow decided to increase taxes for the rich, he might as well flush his biggest supporters right down the toilet. Either way, the politician is screwed because s/he can’t satisfy both sides.

if you don't work for yourself, I bet you work for a rich man, be thankfull that he allows you too exchange your labor for his money.

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
Nobody got rich from plain old hard working labor. I've heard that b.s. all my life, work hard and the rewards are great. That's the biggest b.s. and myth created by the rich, let's keep the middle class stupid. You get rich by inheretance, the drug cartel business, or dishonesty. The rich does not share their wealth, they keep it in the family. They pick who their son or daughter will marry, and they sure are not going to let their son or daughter marry a poor farmer's son or daughter. The rich complain about minimum wage and if anybody threatens to get a union to get the employer to pay more, before allowing a union to come in and pay better wages to Americans, they will close down and set up their sweat shops in China, Mexico, or Canada. And then bring the foreign products back to Wal-Mart to sell, from cheap labor. If George Bush somehow decided to increase taxes for the rich, he might as well flush his biggest supporters right down the toilet. Either way, the politician is screwed because s/he can’t satisfy both sides.

NoBluedog, it must be miserable being you.

Who do you think Bill Gates or Sam Walton inherited their wealth from...NOBODY.

Just get over it.

I can understand Blewdogs sentiment, in light of the recent headline in one of his favorite websites, the Huffington Post. It read, "George Soros: I'm having a great crisis."

There are literally thousands of success stories in this country of folks who've worked hard and invested or had a great idea and developed and marketed it to the point that they became very successful or where a company bought their idea for lots of money. It has happened for decades and continues to happen today.

You'll rarely find it reported in the MSM. It wouldn't fit the agenda.

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Originally posted by SHELDIVR:

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
Nobody got rich from plain old hard working labor. I've heard that b.s. all my life, work hard and the rewards are great. That's the biggest b.s. and myth created by the rich, let's keep the middle class stupid. You get rich by inheretance, the drug cartel business, or dishonesty. The rich does not share their wealth, they keep it in the family. They pick who their son or daughter will marry, and they sure are not going to let their son or daughter marry a poor farmer's son or daughter. The rich complain about minimum wage and if anybody threatens to get a union to get the employer to pay more, before allowing a union to come in and pay better wages to Americans, they will close down and set up their sweat shops in China, Mexico, or Canada. And then bring the foreign products back to Wal-Mart to sell, from cheap labor. If George Bush somehow decided to increase taxes for the rich, he might as well flush his biggest supporters right down the toilet. Either way, the politician is screwed because s/he can’t satisfy both sides.

NoBluedog, it must be miserable being you.

Who do you think Bill Gates or Sam Walton inherited their wealth from...NOBODY.

Just get over it.

I enjoy this forum for one purpose only, to see you squirm that you may have to pay some taxes this time around. I really don't take the b.s. on here serious. After all, it's just a message board with a bunch of right wing nuts.

I scanned through the topic and see the usual back and forth. I do have one view that is somewhat similar to one statement but it is different too.

The other day we were talking about "The American Dream". What is the American dream? It once was simply a roof over your head and food in your belly. In even earlier times it was simply finding a piece of land. But today we have expanded that dream to mean a big new car, an overgrown house, and more toys than any human can imagine.

I don't think we will ever make progress, Republican or Democrat, until we realize that we all must live within our means. For some that may mean a little less. Unfortunately we seem to think we should live beyond our means and many of us used debt to get there.

Most of you know my political views and I don't need to restate them as they haven't changed. But I do think we all need to sober up a little and this recession, which has been active for some time, is doing a good job of sobering some people.

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
Nobody got rich from plain old hard working labor. I've heard that b.s. all my life, work hard and the rewards are great. That's the biggest b.s. and myth created by the rich, let's keep the middle class stupid. You get rich by inheretance, the drug cartel business, or dishonesty. The rich does not share their wealth, they keep it in the family. They pick who their son or daughter will marry, and they sure are not going to let their son or daughter marry a poor farmer's son or daughter. The rich complain about minimum wage and if anybody threatens to get a union to get the employer to pay more, before allowing a union to come in and pay better wages to Americans, they will close down and set up their sweat shops in China, Mexico, or Canada. And then bring the foreign products back to Wal-Mart to sell, from cheap labor. If George Bush somehow decided to increase taxes for the rich, he might as well flush his biggest supporters right down the toilet. Either way, the politician is screwed because s/he can’t satisfy both sides.

Why don't you move to worker's paradise, cuba? The congressional black caucus seems ready to have sex with castro! They can't stop raving about a guy that probably would have already had them shot if they were native cubans. BUT! They have free health care!!!

By the way, if you haven't seen "An American Carol," maybe you should.

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Originally posted by kperk:

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
Nobody got rich from plain old hard working labor. I've heard that b.s. all my life, work hard and the rewards are great. That's the biggest b.s. and myth created by the rich, let's keep the middle class stupid. You get rich by inheretance, the drug cartel business, or dishonesty. The rich does not share their wealth, they keep it in the family. They pick who their son or daughter will marry, and they sure are not going to let their son or daughter marry a poor farmer's son or daughter. The rich complain about minimum wage and if anybody threatens to get a union to get the employer to pay more, before allowing a union to come in and pay better wages to Americans, they will close down and set up their sweat shops in China, Mexico, or Canada. And then bring the foreign products back to Wal-Mart to sell, from cheap labor. If George Bush somehow decided to increase taxes for the rich, he might as well flush his biggest supporters right down the toilet. Either way, the politician is screwed because s/he can’t satisfy both sides.

Why don't you move to worker's paradise, cuba? The congressional black caucus seems ready to have sex with castro! They can't stop raving about a guy that probably would have already had them shot if they were native cubans. BUT! They have free health care!!!

By the way, if you haven't seen "An American Carol," maybe you should.

kperk, You republicans are going to have to come up with new lines. "Why don't you move and leave America" line is old, "unAmerican". These lines are worn out and was started by right wing radio. It's amazing how you republicans repeat your material from Rush Limbaugh and other right wing hosts. "An American Carol," good laugh for sure. Just a movie.

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
Nobody got rich from plain old hard working labor.

With your attitude, you never will, but I don't think it's because you engage in hard work. People start off poor and work their way to, at least, comfortable.

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I've heard that b.s. all my life, work hard and the rewards are great.

So you live by the liberal, "I'm entitled, so give me yours" mentality.

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That's the biggest b.s. and myth created by the rich, let's keep the middle class stupid.

So that's your excuse.

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You get rich by inheretance, the drug cartel business, or dishonesty.

I inherited an antique painting when my parents died. I spent over half my life in the military, saving and investing, and have some degree of comfort. Now I have a job in which I work about 60 hours per week, and am responsible for keeping three dozen people employed.

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The rich does not share their wealth, they keep it in the family.

First, the rich DO not share their wealth. I give a chunk to charity and my church. I help my kids out when I can.

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They pick who their son or daughter will marry, and they sure are not going to let their son or daughter marry a poor farmer's son or daughter.

Actually, my daughter married a man who works on a tow boat.

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The rich complain about minimum wage and if anybody threatens to get a union to get the employer to pay more, before allowing a union to come in and pay better wages to Americans, they will close down and set up their sweat shops in China, Mexico, or Canada.

I pay way more than minimum wage. About the unions, you bet I will. And I have. I'll bust a union in a heartbeat, because I want my employees to work for ME, not for the union.

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And then bring the foreign products back to Wal-Mart to sell, from cheap labor. If George Bush somehow decided to increase taxes for the rich, he might as well flush his biggest supporters right down the toilet.

Who? Is he still the president? Cool. Maybe the country wised up.

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Either way, the politician is screwed because s/he can’t satisfy both sides.

Poor politicians, having to be accountable. I almost shed a tear.

"It's amazing how you republicans repeat your material from Rush Limbaugh and other right wing hosts".Blewdog-

What is amazing to me is how you can speak out of your butt.

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Originally posted by gracies old man:
Blewdog-

What is amazing to me is how you can speak out of your butt.

You must know an awful lot about butt's to know when someone is speaking out of one. You don't go around looking at men's butt's do you?

"With your attitude you never will"

I never inhereted anything in my life. If you go back and look at my life, you could say this ole boy never depended on government in his entire life. At age 16, I went to work while attending school. I bought my clothes, I bought gas to put in the car I bought. My family were hard workers. Of course, we stayed on budget and never bought things on credit. If we didn't have cash, we didn't buy it. I don't know too many rich kids working minimum wage jobs now and if they are, they have rich parents to help support them. You may have a few working for their mom and dad or their mom and dad landed them a job at J.C. Penney's, nothing hard labor. And most of the rich kids have absolutely no work ethics. They call in a lot, due to a party they want to attend, or a concert, or just want to be with a friend. They take off when they want to, or just don't show up at all, and never lose their job because daddy knows the boss. I bet you have good insurance, the fact that you are a small business owner. I bet you don't offer your employee's any insurance. I bet you don't even give them a Christmas bonus. That's what we use to call "old scrooge".

Actually, we offer a choice of three health plans with the employee portion completely paid by the company and partially paid for family. Our medical coverage includes PPO, dental, vision, and long-term care. We have a substantial profit-sharing and employee investment program, allowing employees to purchase shares in the company at a percentage below market value. We match the first 6% of the employee's contribution at 100%. While we don't have a specific "Christmas Bonus" because that's considered to be favoring one religion over another, we do have spot bonuses, performance bonuses, and other bonuses as part of the overall pay package. And my annual payroll, for around 45 people, is a little over $4million.

And I hire people more for work ethic than for particular skills. Many don't make it through the first screen. My work is important to national security, and I'm not going to hire any slackers.

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Originally posted by zippadeedoodah:
Actually, we offer a choice of three health plans with the employee portion completely paid by the company and partially paid for family. Our medical coverage includes PPO, dental, vision, and long-term care. We have a substantial profit-sharing and employee investment program, allowing employees to purchase shares in the company at a percentage below market value. We match the first 6% of the employee's contribution at 100%. While we don't have a specific "Christmas Bonus" because that's considered to be favoring one religion over another, we do have spot bonuses, performance bonuses, and other bonuses as part of the overall pay package. And my annual payroll, for around 45 people, is a little over $4million.

And I hire people more for work ethic than for particular skills. Many don't make it through the first screen. My work is important to national security, and I'm not going to hire any slackers.

Well, I can bet that a lot of folks would love to work for you with those benefits. But you are one of very few that offer such benefits and good pay. I know for a fact that jobs are sold. Where I use to work, some of my co-workers were getting people on by recommendation and they would charge the individual that was applying for the job $500 for recommending them. To get jobs in the Shoals, like with TVA, UPS, the good jobs, you've got to have some inside pull, no matter your education.

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Originally posted by zippadeedoodah:

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
Nobody got rich from plain old hard working labor.

With your attitude, you never will, but I don't think it's because you engage in hard work. People start off poor and work their way to, at least, comfortable.

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I've heard that b.s. all my life, work hard and the rewards are great.

So you live by the liberal, "I'm entitled, so give me yours" mentality.

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That's the biggest b.s. and myth created by the rich, let's keep the middle class stupid.

So that's your excuse.

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You get rich by inheretance, the drug cartel business, or dishonesty.

I inherited an antique painting when my parents died. I spent over half my life in the military, saving and investing, and have some degree of comfort. Now I have a job in which I work about 60 hours per week, and am responsible for keeping three dozen people employed.

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The rich does not share their wealth, they keep it in the family.

First, the rich DO not share their wealth. I give a chunk to charity and my church. I help my kids out when I can.

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They pick who their son or daughter will marry, and they sure are not going to let their son or daughter marry a poor farmer's son or daughter.

Actually, my daughter married a man who works on a tow boat.

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The rich complain about minimum wage and if anybody threatens to get a union to get the employer to pay more, before allowing a union to come in and pay better wages to Americans, they will close down and set up their sweat shops in China, Mexico, or Canada.

I pay way more than minimum wage. About the unions, you bet I will. And I have. I'll bust a union in a heartbeat, because I want my employees to work for ME, not for the union.

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And then bring the foreign products back to Wal-Mart to sell, from cheap labor. If George Bush somehow decided to increase taxes for the rich, he might as well flush his biggest supporters right down the toilet.

Who? Is he still the president? Cool. Maybe the country wised up.

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Either way, the politician is screwed because s/he can’t satisfy both sides.

Poor politicians, having to be accountable. I almost shed a tear.

i work for MONEY. if you want loyalty, get yourself a dog.

No blue,

Of course, no one got rich from just hard labor. But, hard labor and knowledge, now, that's the ticket.


The wealthy upper class in the US is very fluid -- people getting rich and their children not retaining the wealth. You really are quite ignorant on the subject, aren't you!

I paid my way thru college, and used the GI bill to pay for one year. I've updated my skills constantly -- many times my employer paid for part of the training as they wished to retain and enjance my skills.

I assume you are a reincarnation of Zeb or whoever. Your posts are mostly a one-note screed. Update your knowledge of US economics and of economics, in general.

interventor1, What do you think the average American makes per year? What do you consider 'rich' or 'wealthy'?
The super rich are not rich because they make a lot of income. Rather it's because they have a lot of wealth.
At some colleges as many as 20% of the students flunk out their first year. However, the students that make it through the entire 4 years must have at least a C average.

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:

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Originally posted by gracies old man:
Blewdog-

What is amazing to me is how you can speak out of your butt.

You must know an awful lot about butt's to know when someone is speaking out of one. You don't go around looking at men's butt's do you?

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Not at all, Blewdog. See, again things must be explained to you. When YOU speak, generally it's a load of crap, therefore, I would naturally assume YOU speak from your backside. One would get that from reading or hearing, not looking. See, it's so simple.

Furthermore, if you are somehow attempting to label me perverted, let's all keep in mind who felt it necessary to bring up the subject of "TEABAGGING". IT WAS YOU, BLUEDOG!! Link YOU ARE A SICK P.O.S.

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Originally posted by mackadoo:
i work for MONEY. if you want loyalty, get yourself a dog.

Which union signs your paychecks?

“interventor1, What do you think the average American makes per year? What do you consider 'rich' or 'wealthy'?

The super rich are not rich because they make a lot of income. Rather it's because they have a lot of wealth.

At some colleges as many as 20% of the students flunk out their first year. However, the students that make it through the entire 4 years must have at least a C average. “

Noblue, I suppose that makes you a yellow dog?

I believe the median household income is about $50,000. Personally, I consider anyone with an annual income, after taxes, of $1 million to be wealthy.

Wealth based on Microsoft, Google, etc is based on income and stock appreciation (another form of income) based on innovation and hard work.

True, there is old wealth in the US. However, with inheritance taxes and such, that wealth must be replenished by income or it disappears.

I suggest this
Link as a short explanation fluidity of wealth in the US. Note, the comparison with Europe, where preservation of old wealth is the goal and innovation is discouraged.

As to 20 percent flunking out of college, annually! So, what! Many go to college who shouldn’t and many majors are superfluous and lead to no gainful employment. Many, who are not college material, would be better served by community college and learning crafts and skills. There is a shortage of such in the US.

As to the C average, so what! Half the doctors in the US were in the lower half of their class.

What is the point of your post, if any?

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:

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Originally posted by kperk:

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
Nobody got rich from plain old hard working labor. I've heard that b.s. all my life, work hard and the rewards are great. That's the biggest b.s. and myth created by the rich, let's keep the middle class stupid. You get rich by inheretance, the drug cartel business, or dishonesty. The rich does not share their wealth, they keep it in the family. They pick who their son or daughter will marry, and they sure are not going to let their son or daughter marry a poor farmer's son or daughter. The rich complain about minimum wage and if anybody threatens to get a union to get the employer to pay more, before allowing a union to come in and pay better wages to Americans, they will close down and set up their sweat shops in China, Mexico, or Canada. And then bring the foreign products back to Wal-Mart to sell, from cheap labor. If George Bush somehow decided to increase taxes for the rich, he might as well flush his biggest supporters right down the toilet. Either way, the politician is screwed because s/he can’t satisfy both sides.

Why don't you move to worker's paradise, cuba? The congressional black caucus seems ready to have sex with castro! They can't stop raving about a guy that probably would have already had them shot if they were native cubans. BUT! They have free health care!!!

By the way, if you haven't seen "An American Carol," maybe you should.

kperk, You republicans are going to have to come up with new lines. "Why don't you move and leave America" line is old, "unAmerican". These lines are worn out and was started by right wing radio. It's amazing how you republicans repeat your material from Rush Limbaugh and other right wing hosts. "An American Carol," good laugh for sure. Just a movie.

To quote Trace Adkins from an American Carol, "You turd head." Unless you were born in the late 80's, you've heard "America: Love it or leave" all the way back into the 60's. Problem is, you turd heads just want leave! You continue to stink up the joint and continually try to bring this country down and you've been doing a pretty good job.

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
interventor1, What do you think the average American makes per year? What do you consider 'rich' or 'wealthy'?
The super rich are not rich because they make a lot of income. Rather it's because they have a lot of wealth.
At some colleges as many as 20% of the students flunk out their first year. However, the students that make it through the entire 4 years must have at least a C average.

STOP worrying about what "the average American makes per year", and stop worrying about rich people. Concern yourself with what you have and say a prayer of thanksgiving that you were able to earn it and live at the high standard that you are enjoying. In other words, have an attituce of gratitude.

Perhaps you believe in your heart that at the end of each month, the Federal Government should take every bit, every cent of every thing of value and redistributed it so that at the start of each new month, we would all be "equal". Is that getting close to the parity that you are looking for?

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Originally posted by SHELDIVR:

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
interventor1, What do you think the average American makes per year? What do you consider 'rich' or 'wealthy'?
The super rich are not rich because they make a lot of income. Rather it's because they have a lot of wealth.
At some colleges as many as 20% of the students flunk out their first year. However, the students that make it through the entire 4 years must have at least a C average.

STOP worrying about what "the average American makes per year", and stop worrying about rich people. Concern yourself with what you have and say a prayer of thanksgiving that you were able to earn it and live at the high standard that you are enjoying. In other words, have an attitude of gratitude.

Perhaps you believe in your heart that at the end of each month, the Federal Government should take every bit, every cent of every thing of value and redistributed it so that at the start of each new month, we would all be "equal". Is that getting close to the parity that you are looking for?

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Originally posted by SHELDIVR:

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Originally posted by SHELDIVR:

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
interventor1, What do you think the average American makes per year? What do you consider 'rich' or 'wealthy'?
The super rich are not rich because they make a lot of income. Rather it's because they have a lot of wealth.
At some colleges as many as 20% of the students flunk out their first year. However, the students that make it through the entire 4 years must have at least a C average.

STOP worrying about what "the average American makes per year", and stop worrying about rich people. Concern yourself with what you have and say a prayer of thanksgiving that you were able to earn it and live at the high standard that you are enjoying. In other words, have an attitude of gratitude.

Perhaps you believe in your heart that at the end of each month, the Federal Government should take every bit, every cent of every thing of value and redistribute it so that at the start of each new month, we would all be "equal". Is that getting close to the parity that you are looking for?

''STOP worrying about what "the average American makes per year", and stop worrying about rich people. Concern yourself with what you have and say a prayer of thanksgiving that you were able to earn it and live at the high standard that you are enjoying. In other words, have an attitude of gratitude.''

''Perhaps you believe in your heart that at the end of each month, the Federal Government should take every bit, every cent of every thing of value and redistribute it so that at the start of each new month, we would all be "equal". Is that getting close to the parity that you are looking for?''


I don't wait til thanksgiving to thank the good Lord for my blessings. An attitude of gratitude I do have. Where the BS comes from all of this is forget how we screw you and just be thankful.

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
''STOP worrying about what "the average American makes per year", and stop worrying about rich people. Concern yourself with what you have and say a prayer of thanksgiving that you were able to earn it and live at the high standard that you are enjoying. In other words, have an attitude of gratitude.''

''Perhaps you believe in your heart that at the end of each month, the Federal Government should take every bit, every cent of every thing of value and redistribute it so that at the start of each new month, we would all be "equal". Is that getting close to the parity that you are looking for?''


I don't wait til thanksgiving to thank the good Lord for my blessings. An attitude of gratitude I do have. Where the BS comes from all of this is forget how we screw you and just be thankful.

You wanna run that by me one more time, coach?

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Originally posted by kperk:

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
''STOP worrying about what "the average American makes per year", and stop worrying about rich people. Concern yourself with what you have and say a prayer of thanksgiving that you were able to earn it and live at the high standard that you are enjoying. In other words, have an attitude of gratitude.''

''Perhaps you believe in your heart that at the end of each month, the Federal Government should take every bit, every cent of every thing of value and redistribute it so that at the start of each new month, we would all be "equal". Is that getting close to the parity that you are looking for?''


I don't wait til thanksgiving to thank the good Lord for my blessings. An attitude of gratitude I do have. Where the BS comes from all of this is forget how we screw you and just be thankful.

You wanna run that by me one more time, coach?

Nah, You've been a right wing tea bag for too long and would not understand it anyway.

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:

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Originally posted by kperk:

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Originally posted by Nobluedog:
''STOP worrying about what "the average American makes per year", and stop worrying about rich people. Concern yourself with what you have and say a prayer of thanksgiving that you were able to earn it and live at the high standard that you are enjoying. In other words, have an attitude of gratitude.''

''Perhaps you believe in your heart that at the end of each month, the Federal Government should take every bit, every cent of every thing of value and redistribute it so that at the start of each new month, we would all be "equal". Is that getting close to the parity that you are looking for?''


I don't wait til thanksgiving to thank the good Lord for my blessings. An attitude of gratitude I do have. Where the BS comes from all of this is forget how we screw you and just be thankful.

You wanna run that by me one more time, coach?

Nah, You've been a right wing tea bag for too long and would not understand it anyway.

I'm not sure anyone would, coach.

I'm sorry, Nobluedog. Really. I've been unfair.

kperk, understanding what Blow the Dog says would not necessarily be a good thing. Understanding a whack job might possibly mean your synapses are misfiring.

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Originally posted by zippadeedoodah:
kperk, understanding what Blow the Dog says would not necessarily be a good thing. Understanding a whack job might possibly mean your synapses are misfiring.

I know but suddenly I feel kinda guilty.

I'm ready to drop some knowledge on this forum.

No one is this thread is correct. NBD blames the rich, and everyone fights him. No one, however, has blamed the government.

Since 1950, our median income has grown 18 fold, whlie their purchasing power has only grown 2 fold. We are better off, as a middle class, but not really. The upper echelon's income has kept pace with the puchasing power of the dollar.

If the government did not believe in an "elastic" money supply, we would not have these problems.

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Originally posted by dolemitejb:
I'm ready to drop some knowledge on this forum.

No one is this thread is correct. NBD blames the rich, and everyone fights him. No one, however, has blamed the government.

Since 1950, our median income has grown 18 fold, whlie their purchasing power has only grown 2 fold. We are better off, as a middle class, but not really. The upper echelon's income has kept pace with the puchasing power of the dollar.

If the government did not believe in an "elastic" money supply, we would not have these problems.

I've always thought it goes without saying that we Conservatives have ALWAYS THOUGHT that government was the problem. As long as they don't run out of ink, we're in a heap of trouble.