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ljm2002

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51. Yes they are indeed "truly" well off...

Mon Jun 23, 2014, 02:53 PM

Jun 2014

...no argument here.

As others have pointed out, however, there are still different degrees of well-off. Apparently, when one is in those rarefied circles, one is acutely aware of those who have even more. IOW, if I have $10M, I'll be looking longingly to the lifestyles of those who have $100M. If I have $100M, I'll be wishing that I could be a billionaire. After all, a million bucks ain't what it used to be, and being a mere millionaire or multi-millionaire just doesn't have the same cachet it used to have.

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Hillary Did NOT Say She Isn't Truly Well Off. Business Insider Did. [View all] KittyWampus Jun 2014 OP

Compared to a Koch, she's practically broke Blue Owl Jun 2014 #1

compared to Koch anyone is practically broke. Your comment is meaningless. KittyWampus Jun 2014 #2

The Clinton's earn their money from book sales and speaking fees. Dawson Leery Jun 2014 #3

why can't you stand her? she is a great leader and has contributed greatly to the country samsingh Jun 2014 #4

She will say anything to get elected, then lean right! nt Logical Jun 2014 #5

everyone says alot to get elected. Hillary is pro-universal healthcare which is definitely left samsingh Jun 2014 #35

Weird that you don't post the actual quote. Why don't you? Bonobo Jun 2014 #6

Here's the thread, for reference, with links Electric Monk Jun 2014 #7

I saw it. The thing is, her actual quote is exactly what it has been reported to be. nt Bonobo Jun 2014 #8

You don't think she intended that intepertation, do you? joshcryer Jun 2014 #17

I think she revealed (the truth) that there is RICH and there is WEALTHY. Bonobo Jun 2014 #26

I completely agree with that. joshcryer Jun 2014 #27

Agree about Bill. Bonobo Jun 2014 #30

I will never be a Bill Clinton fan, ever, but I do agree he is a tremendous speaker. closeupready Jun 2014 #39

A few in that thread saw it for what is was.. thanks KW Cha Jun 2014 #9

The actual quote is damning. No spin nor truncating required. Here it is: Bonobo Jun 2014 #10

Thanks for posting that davidpdx Jun 2014 #11

it's ambiguous as to whether or not she includes herself in that category fishwax Jun 2014 #12

I agree. nt Bonobo Jun 2014 #14

damn you are good Vattel Jun 2014 #54

Thanks for the quote... ljm2002 Jun 2014 #19

Yes, and the thing is there IS (at her level) a difference between rich and "truly" wealthy. Bonobo Jun 2014 #21

Thier annual income places them squarely in the 0.1%. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #47

Yes they are indeed "truly" well off... ljm2002 Jun 2014 #51

It's that 'dint of hard work' part that gets me tularetom Jun 2014 #29

Just because it isn't ditch digging it isn't hard work? Hard work can mean getting a college degree, lumpy Jun 2014 #50

I can't believe that you BootinUp Jun 2014 #13

i agree with your reading, but it really isn't unambiguous fishwax Jun 2014 #15

I don't see it that way though. Bonobo Jun 2014 #23

This coming so close after the 'broke' story Whisp Jun 2014 #16

You always add that "can't stand Hillary" disclaimer, but morningfog Jun 2014 #18

Right? It is fucking hilarious. Luminous Animal Jun 2014 #33

People say that because they feel it is necessary to be included in the renigrade crowd who lumpy Jun 2014 #53

Thank you!! I'm not a Hillary fan either, but if I'm going to not like her I'd rather DesertDiamond Jun 2014 #20

Does she get Senate retirement? Downwinder Jun 2014 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author Nye Bevan Jun 2014 #24

Just "dead broke" blkmusclmachine Jun 2014 #25

DU will post anything negative against Hillary, regardless of the source. Beacool Jun 2014 #28

Dude, she said it. Are you disputing that? nt Bonobo Jun 2014 #31

Poor poor dead broke Hilllary. From the sources mouth. Luminous Animal Jun 2014 #34

I f you owe $12M and you don't even have a third of that amount, Beacool Jun 2014 #40

JAZZ HANDS JAZZ HANDS JAZZ HANDS!!!! Luminous Animal Jun 2014 #32

kicking. William769 Jun 2014 #36

When it come down to voting in the next election warrior1 Jun 2014 #37

Distinction without a difference. She's been many times downplaying closeupready Jun 2014 #38

Liz Warren is not doing so shabbily either. Beacool Jun 2014 #48

That's a valid point. See, it's not hard, bea! closeupready Jun 2014 #52

I don't see any merit on the constant Clinton bashing being done here. Beacool Jun 2014 #56

Fine, I get it, you're not going to be fair. closeupready Jun 2014 #57

It's not just Hillary, our entire political class is clueless. dawg Jun 2014 #41

The Clintons are currently worth around $38M. Beacool Jun 2014 #42

Rich people aren't our enemies. Rich conservatives are. JaneyVee Jun 2014 #43

This ^ ^ ^ ^ Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2014 #59

The hair-on-fire brigade will believe anything that supports their preconceived views... SidDithers Jun 2014 #44

People claim they want a politician to speak from the heart, but then jump at the chance to twist Chathamization Jun 2014 #45

her words are clear...no spin necessary noiretextatique Jun 2014 #46

Does that mean that she is Truly Well Off? Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #49

She does keep passing her wealth off as a 'blessing', however. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #55

IT WAS A FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM! woo me with science Jun 2014 #58

I give you spanking. Come here. You KNOW you want a spanking. KittyWampus Jun 2014 #60