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To: Alighieri who wrote (606100)4/1/2011 12:36:04 PM
From: tejek  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1580006
 
They are distant cousins to the Mubaraks and Gaddafis of the world. They were weaned on a steady diet of noblesse oblige. They have no idea the impact of their arrogance and narcissism is having on the little guy. In fact, they have convinced themselves of their good fortune based on their alleged virtue and ability.

Do you believe in egalitarianism, Tim?
The upper 1 percent of Americans are now taking in nearly a quarter of the nation’s income every year.

They keep saying this stuff as if it was something to be proud of...these inequities historically have ended in violence...

usatoday.com



To: Alighieri who wrote (606100)4/1/2011 12:39:31 PM
From: i-node1 Recommendation  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 1580006
 
>> They keep saying this stuff as if it was something to be proud of...these inequities historically have ended in violence...

Why don't you give up your 5,000 square foot mansion then?

Do you think it is fair to ask other people to give up their wealth when you won't give up your own? This almost sounds like a Warren Buffet tactic to me.