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limpyhobbler

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8. "People who don't have money don't understand the stress"

Reply to Starry Messenger (Reply #7)

Thu Mar 1, 2012, 01:01 AM

Mar 2012

Wow. That was nuts.

It's like they live on a different planet or something. They seem kind of delusional. These people make way too much money considering that they contribute nothing of value to society.

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Shame on the Rich [View all] Starry Messenger Feb 2012 OP

"this study seems to argue quite the opposite" dana_b Feb 2012 #1

While I think this interesting, I have a problem with these studies. white_wolf Feb 2012 #2

That's a good point too. Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #3

As I recall, Bill Gates never gave much to charity before he retired txlibdem Mar 2012 #13

I believe that wealth and (according to this study), even.......... socialist_n_TN Feb 2012 #4

And the group that has the most advantage keeps contracting in size. Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #5

yeah our economic system encourages selfishness. limpyhobbler Feb 2012 #6

It might just be me, but I'm definitely more grudgy against our current economic ruling class. Starry Messenger Mar 2012 #7

"People who don't have money don't understand the stress" limpyhobbler Mar 2012 #8

Here's another one: Starry Messenger Mar 2012 #9

Seriously, quit posting these lol. white_wolf Mar 2012 #10

If I have to suffer, you all have to suffer with me. Starry Messenger Mar 2012 #11

Oh, but I'm sure some apologist will point out that the closet........ socialist_n_TN Mar 2012 #12