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In reply to the discussion: I don't know if I've ever been more embarrassed for my country than I was by this. [View all]PatSeg
(53,933 posts)56. It appears to be a disorder
It certainly isn't normal. They might be better off spending some of that money on some intensive therapy. Otherwise, they'll die miserable and probably alone, not to mention they really, really can't "take it with them".
In many ways, it is like being an alcoholic or drug addict. Their addiction never makes them happy. Meanwhile they are living in constant fear of losing it.
Of course, there are some wealthy people who don't hoard their money and believe in giving back. Sadly, they appear to be in the minority.
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I don't know if I've ever been more embarrassed for my country than I was by this. [View all]
Tommy Carcetti
Aug 2025
OP
After Yanukovych left for Russia in 2014, the Ukrainians turned his former home into a museum.
Tommy Carcetti
Aug 2025
#1
Bet they haven't seen anything like that since their last trip to the flea market.
Vinca
Aug 2025
#14
Dementia layered upon his baseline personality disorder. Everyone in the world can see it now, except MAGAts.
Hekate
Aug 2025
#38
The White House could now be a set for remakes of Idiocracy, Being John Malkovich or Marie Antoinette (nt)
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2025
#41