The Top 1%

[hangover]

So it's all or nothing huh?

What's wrong with increasing your position by 5 10 or 20 percent? Who is stopping you from doing that? No one.

And my income puts me in the top 10%.

"The first will be last, and the last will be first."...and you're not going to like it.

Yeah whatever you say.

Get off your ass and carry your own water.

Tell that to the rich. Us regular people don't have servants to bring us our water.

 

[orogenicman]

If you want more wealth then get off your ass and get it. No one is stopping you.

Are you in the 1%?

No, why not, what's stopping you?

So it's all or nothing huh?

What's wrong with increasing your position by 5 10 or 20 percent? Who is stopping you from doing that? No one.

And my income puts me in the top 10%.

And yet you have time to smear it in people's faces on the internet? Let me guess. You own the largest used car lot in Waco, Texas.

 

[healthmyths]

9 Out Of 10 Americans Are Completely Wrong About This Mind-Blowing Fact

The study found that at the end of 2012, 8.99 million American households boasted a net worth of at least $1 million
Study finds 9 million members of the millionaires club in the U.S.* - NY Daily News
How many households in USA in 2010 - 114,800,000
Total Number of U.S. Households | Statistic Brain

So where is the 1% figure come from when you divide 8.99 million households categorized as "millionaire"
by the total households of 114.8 million you find out that is 7.83% of all households are millionaires!

Also I've always looked UP... not down. So as I look up to these millionaire households a a goal to strive for!
What is wrong with that?

What is wrong with millionaires GIVING in the USA alone..

each wealthy household donated to charity in 2011 was $52,770
The survey is based on a sample of 700 households with a net worth of $1 million or more (not including the value of a home) or an annual income of $200,000 or more.

The survey also found that the more wealthy individuals volunteered time, the more money they gave. In 2011, those who volunteered more than 100 hours to charity gave in excess of $78,000, on average. That's nearly twice the amount donated by those who volunteered fewer than 100 hours. They gave an average of $39,000.

How much do millionaires give? « Bankrate, Inc.
Below total of $2.475 billion given by these dirty wealth idiots!

25 Lee Seidman 42
24 Larry Ellison 46
23 Bennett Lebow 49
22 Roy Vagelos 50
]21 Paul Terasaki 50
20 ming Hsieh 50
19 Ned Evans 50
18 Charles Kaufam 54
17 Bill Ackman 60
16 Pierre Omidyar 62
15 Henry Woods 67
14 David Atkinson 80
13 Juanita Waugh 84
12 Terrence Pegula 88
11 Mark Zucker 100
10 Marc Benioff 100
9 Meyer Luskin 101
8 Boone Pickens 101
7 Frances Brody 110
6 Leonard Blavatnik 118
5 Edyth Broad 118
4 Irwin Jacobs 120
3 T Sanford 163
2 Michael Bloomberg 280
1 George Soros 332

 

[orogenicman]

So it's all or nothing huh?

What's wrong with increasing your position by 5 10 or 20 percent? Who is stopping you from doing that? No one.

And my income puts me in the top 10%.

No one's saying that you can't increase your wealth by working smarter but to think that you can make the 1% through hard work is like saying any kid who puts on a baseball glove and works real hard at it can make the majors.

Where did I ever say anything about reaching the 1%?

It's the people like you who whine about the unfairness of it all yet do absolutely nothing to improve your position because you have this skewed all or none philosophy.

Nope. That's not it at all.

 

[orogenicman]

Our nation's problems do not stem from the top 1%. The real culprit is an unlimited omnipresent Statist government.

Apparently many Americans are blind to this reality...and some probably prefer this reality.

Nope. That's not it either.

 

[orogenicman]

9 Out Of 10 Americans Are Completely Wrong About This Mind-Blowing Fact

The study found that at the end of 2012, 8.99 million American households boasted a net worth of at least $1 million
Study finds 9 million members of the millionaires club in the U.S.* - NY Daily News
How many households in USA in 2010 - 114,800,000
Total Number of U.S. Households | Statistic Brain

So where is the 1% figure come from when you divide 8.99 million households categorized as "millionaire"
by the total households of 114.8 million you find out that is 7.83% of all households are millionaires!

Erm, it said 8.99 million members. It said nothing about households. Try dividing 8.99 million by 311 million and then multiplying by 100. It comes out to 2.89%. But even that is not what the video is talking about. They are talking about the richest 1% - they have over 40% of all the wealth in the country.

 

[gipper]

Our nation's problems do not stem from the top 1%. The real culprit is an unlimited omnipresent Statist government.

Apparently many Americans are blind to this reality...and some probably prefer this reality.

Nope. That's not it either.

Oh yes it is.

What is the biggest most powerful organization in the world?

Bingo...it is the US Government.

We can argue who controls the US government...and I agree that many wealthy connected special interests have much influence. However, government has the power to stop and control these special interest for the benefit of the American people. But, that aint goin to happen.

 

[orogenicman]

Our nation's problems do not stem from the top 1%. The real culprit is an unlimited omnipresent Statist government.

Apparently many Americans are blind to this reality...and some probably prefer this reality.

Nope. That's not it either.

Oh yes it is.

What is the biggest most powerful organization in the world?

Bingo...it is the US Government.

We can argue who controls the US government...and I agree that many wealthy connected special interests have much influence. However, government has the power to stop and control these special interest for the benefit of the American people. But, that aint goin to happen.

The total economic value of the U.S. is 54 trillion dollars. The U.S. government FY2012 tax revenues equals $2.45 trillion. The rest is privately held. The 1% holds over 40% of the remaining 51.65 trillion dollars. You can cut the U.S. government's budget to 0 and it wouldn't do a damn thing to solve the economic disparity. But then, the country would collapse, and we'd all be friggin poor.

 

[gipper]

Nope. That's not it either.

Oh yes it is.

What is the biggest most powerful organization in the world?

Bingo...it is the US Government.

We can argue who controls the US government...and I agree that many wealthy connected special interests have much influence. However, government has the power to stop and control these special interest for the benefit of the American people. But, that aint goin to happen.

The total economic value of the U.S. is 54 trillion dollars. The U.S. government FY2012 tax revenues equals $2.45 trillion. The rest is privately held. The 1% holds over 40% of the remaining 51.65 trillion dollars. You can cut the U.S. government's budget to 0 and it wouldn't do a damn thing to solve the economic disparity. But then, the country would collapse, and we'd all be friggin poor.

Your response is meaningless and fails to dispute my previous post.

What you fail to realize is that big government is responsible for nearly everything that is occurring in our nation today. They cause it, control it, and get rich from it.

You want to believe that unlimited government is good. To believe this, one has be blind to the realities of all human history. Big unlimited government is ALWAYS BAD for the people.

 

[hangover]

There better not be a God, because if the Christian thing is true, we're all going to see these rich pukes trying to justify their greed to God on judgement day. I know I got my own stuff to answer for, but I really want to see this. I think it will go something like this....

While walking down the street one day, George "Dubya" Bush is shot by a disgruntled NRA member.
His soul arrives in heaven and he is met by St. Peter at the Pearly gates. "Welcome to Heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem: We seldom see a Republican around these parts, so we're not sure what to do with you."
"No problem, just let me in; I'm a believer." says Dubya.
"I'd like to just let you in, but I have orders from the Man Himself: He says you have to spend one day in Hell and one day in Heaven. Then you must choose where you'll live for eternity."
"But, I've already made up my mind; I want to be in Heaven."
"I'm sorry, but we have our rules." And with that, St. Peter escorts him to an elevator and he goes down, down, down, all the way to Hell.
The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a lush golf course; the sun is shining in a cloudless sky, the temperature a perfect 72 degrees. In the distance is a beautiful clubhouse. Standing in front of it his dad and thousands of other Republicans who had helped him out over the years. Karl Rove, Dick Cheney, Jerry Falwell the whole of the "Right" was there everyone laughing happy casually but expensively dressed. They run to greet him, hug him, and reminisce about the good times they had getting rich at expense of the "suckers and peasants". They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster and caviar.
The Devil himself comes up to Bush with a frosty drink, "Have a Margarita and relax, Dubya!"
"Uh, I can't drink no more, I took a pledge," says Junior, dejectedly.
This is Hell, son: you can drink and eat all you want and not worry, and it just gets better from there!"
Dubya takes the drink and finds himself liking the Devil, whom he thinks is a really very friendly guy who tells funny jokes and pulls hilarious nasty pranks kind of like a Yale Skull and Bones brother with real horns. They are having such a great time that, before he realizes it, it's time to go. Everyone gives him a big hug and waves as Bush steps on the elevator and heads upward.
When the elevator door reopens, he is in Heaven again and St. Peter is waiting for him. "Now it's time to visit Heaven," the old man says, opening the gate. So for 24 hours Bush is made to hang out with a bunch of honest, good-natured people who enjoy each other's company, talk about things other than money, and treat each other decently. Not a nasty prank or frat boy joke among them; no fancy country clubs and, while the food tastes great; it's not caviar or lobster. And these people are all poor, he doesn't see anybody he knows, and he isn't even treated like someone special! Worst of all, to Dubya, Jesus turns out to be some kind of Jewish hippie with his endless 'peace' and 'do unto others' jive.
"Whoa," he says uncomfortably to himself, "Pat Robertson never prepared me for this!"
The day done, St. Peter returns and says, "Well, then, you've spent a day in Hell and a day in Heaven. Now choose where you want to live for eternity."
With the 'Jeopardy' theme playing softly in the background, Dubya reflects for a minute, then answers: "Well, I would never have thought I'd say this -- I mean, Heaven has been delightful and all -- but I really think I belong in Hell with my friends."
So Saint Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down, all the way to Hell. The doors of the elevator open and he is in the middle of a barren scorched earth covered with garbage and toxic industrial waste kind of like Houston. He is horrified to see all of his friends, dressed in rags and chained together, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags. They are groaning and moaning in pain, faces and hands black with grime.
The Devil comes over to Dubya and puts an arm around his shoulder. "I don't understand," stammers a shocked Dubya, "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and a clubhouse and we ate lobster and caviar drank booze. We screwed around and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and everybody looks miserable!"
The Devil looks at him, smiles slyly, and purrs, "Yesterday we were campaigning; today you voted for us."

 

[Spiderman]

"The first will be last, and the last will be first."...and you're not going to like it.

Yeah whatever you say.

Get off your ass and carry your own water.

Tell that to the rich. Us regular people don't have servants to bring us our water.

Are you another one of those literal people who don't understand metaphor?

 

[Spiderman]

Are you in the 1%?

No, why not, what's stopping you?

So it's all or nothing huh?

What's wrong with increasing your position by 5 10 or 20 percent? Who is stopping you from doing that? No one.

And my income puts me in the top 10%.

And yet you have time to smear it in people's faces on the internet? Let me guess. You own the largest used car lot in Waco, Texas.

Smear? I was asked a question so I answered it.

 

[expat_panama]

If you want more wealth then get off your ass and get it. No one is stopping you.

You are an idiot if you think "working hard" is going to overcome the staggering income inequality in this country.

Actually, "working hard" is the cause of the "staggering income inequality in this country" because that hard work is being done by just 1% of the population.

OK, so not everyone is physically able to work hard. Many lack the talent, the strength, the endurance. Consider that this diversity may in fact be a very good thing; I mean, even if it were possible (which it ain't) why should everyone be exactly alike?

 

[expat_panama]

...The total economic value of the U.S. is 54 trillion dollars...

Not sure where you're getting your numbers but the total private U.S. net worth is about $75T (from here) and that's not including the wealth owned by state, local, and federal governments. Like, private real estate alone is worth $21T (from here) and government owned land is around half that (from here). Other publically owned assets are priceless.

... The U.S. government FY2012 tax revenues equals $2.45 trillion...

Ah, let's not confuse net worth (wealth) with income (revenue or earnings). Total private income is about $12T and that's after paying $6T in taxes to the federal, state, and local governments (from here). The richest 1% pays about half those taxes and most Americans pay little or nothing.

 

[hangover]

Actually, "working hard" is the cause of the "staggering income inequality in this country" because that hard work is being done by just 1% of the population.

What we have here is the con intelligence. And they can't figure out why they are the minority.

 

[expat_panama]

Actually, "working hard" is the cause of the "staggering income inequality in this country" because that hard work is being done by just 1% of the population.

...the con intelligence. And they can't figure out...

Ah, we've stopped discussing economic inequality and we've changed the topic to the people on these threads that the extreme left hates. Makes sense, no more need for sourcing income stats etc., just pure emotion.

Kind of boring though...

 

[orogenicman]

Oh yes it is.

What is the biggest most powerful organization in the world?

Bingo...it is the US Government.

We can argue who controls the US government...and I agree that many wealthy connected special interests have much influence. However, government has the power to stop and control these special interest for the benefit of the American people. But, that aint goin to happen.

The total economic value of the U.S. is 54 trillion dollars. The U.S. government FY2012 tax revenues equals $2.45 trillion. The rest is privately held. The 1% holds over 40% of the remaining 51.65 trillion dollars. You can cut the U.S. government's budget to 0 and it wouldn't do a damn thing to solve the economic disparity. But then, the country would collapse, and we'd all be friggin poor.

Your response is meaningless and fails to dispute my previous post.

Yes it does.

What you fail to realize is that big government is responsible for nearly everything that is occurring in our nation today. They cause it, control it, and get rich from it.

Wow, I haven't come across someone this paranoid since a college buddy of mine developed schizophrenia. They have meds for that now. You should check into it.

You want to believe that unlimited government is good.

Gee, you seem to know exactly what I am thinking. Let's test that, shall we? What am I thinking right now???

 

[orogenicman]

If you want more wealth then get off your ass and get it. No one is stopping you.

You are an idiot if you think "working hard" is going to overcome the staggering income inequality in this country.

Actually, "working hard" is the cause of the "staggering income inequality in this country" because that hard work is being done by just 1% of the population.

OK, so not everyone is physically able to work hard. Many lack the talent, the strength, the endurance. Consider that this diversity may in fact be a very good thing; I mean, even if it were possible (which it ain't) why should everyone be exactly alike?

Erm, what? You are saying that Paris Hilton works harder than these people?

Thanksgiving a time to remember poultry worker and consumer safety | Southern Poverty Law Center

REALLY? In What alternate dimension?

 

[orogenicman]

...The total economic value of the U.S. is 54 trillion dollars...

Not sure where you're getting your numbers but the total private U.S. net worth is about $75T (from here) and that's not including the wealth owned by state, local, and federal governments. Like, private real estate alone is worth $21T (from here) and government owned land is around half that (from here). Other publically owned assets are priceless.

... The U.S. government FY2012 tax revenues equals $2.45 trillion...

Ah, let's not confuse net worth (wealth) with income (revenue or earnings). Total private income is about $12T and that's after paying $6T in taxes to the federal, state, and local governments (from here). The richest 1% pays about half those taxes and most Americans pay little or nothing.

The richest 1% can afford to pay a lot more. A whole lot more.

Do I need to remind people of what happened in France 200 years ago when the 1% owned nearly everything?

 

[boedicca]

...The total economic value of the U.S. is 54 trillion dollars...

Not sure where you're getting your numbers but the total private U.S. net worth is about $75T (from here) and that's not including the wealth owned by state, local, and federal governments. Like, private real estate alone is worth $21T (from here) and government owned land is around half that (from here). Other publically owned assets are priceless.

... The U.S. government FY2012 tax revenues equals $2.45 trillion...

Ah, let's not confuse net worth (wealth) with income (revenue or earnings). Total private income is about $12T and that's after paying $6T in taxes to the federal, state, and local governments (from here). The richest 1% pays about half those taxes and most Americans pay little or nothing.

The richest 1% can afford to pay a lot more. A whole lot more.

Do I need to remind people of what happened in France 200 years ago when the 1% owned nearly everything?

You are a complete and utter moron.

Comparing someone who owns a few McDonald's restaurants with a corrupt and decadent monarchy is intellectually bankrupt.

SRSLY