They also own companies that employ a lot of people, invest, lowering the cost of capital, and spend into the economy, whereas the “lower half” buy smokes and lottery tickets.
They also own companies that employ a lot of people, invest, lowering the cost of capital, and spend into the economy, whereas the “lower half” buy smokes and lottery tickets.
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Turning into a ‘new(er)’ world on FR.
Wasn’t all that long ago your above statement wouldn’t really ‘raise an eyebrow(or two)’ but it wouldn’t surprise me if you got FLAMED over your VERY TRUE, realistic remarks.
Even if Gates is not ‘into it’, he is/was the cause (or part of) that made his company what it is - like it/him or not....
“They also own companies that employ a lot of people, invest, lowering the cost of capital, and spend into the economy, whereas the “lower half” buy smokes and lottery tickets.”
Really ??? So guys like bezos and Wal Mart were allowed to stay open but little mom and pop shops who sell the same exact product were deemed non essential and forced to close.
We have a severe inequality in this country and it’s getting worse every year and folks like you who blame and look down on the little guy who is getting screwed will wonder why these folks will having enough and voting in socialism.
Before the pandemic about 40-45% of the country is doing great the other 55% was making $10-11 hr and no benefits.
I have been in employee benefits business for 35 years and the have nots is growing every year.
Mr. Potter, is that you?
“Just remember this, Mr. Potter, that this rabble you’re talking about, they do most of the working and paying and living and dying in this community.”
You actually think that all working people do is buy “smokes” and “lottery tickets”?
A lot of the super-rich in this country made their money via financial engineering vs actually producing something.
Spot on looks like MacLeod doing a hit on the evil rich like the democrats use,wonder if he gave any thought of how many are democrats.