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trumad the one percenter-- I will strip naked and do the "Walk of Shame" as my penance. (Original Post) trumad Jun 2015 OP
? peacebird Jun 2015 #1
Here hack89 Jun 2015 #2
Ahh, I get it now. herding cats Jun 2015 #4
My mind went to all the times BainsBane Jun 2015 #13
Did they explain how you're so entitled you can jump on a plane and get an abortion- bettyellen Jun 2015 #43
trickle down social justice BainsBane Jun 2015 #50
META PowerToThePeople Jun 2015 #3
The 99% meta thread? pintobean Jun 2015 #17
that op was typical get off my lawn lecturing. Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #82
Yup HERVEPA Jun 2015 #77
Shame! Shame! CJCRANE Jun 2015 #5
You can live on welfare and be called a 1 percenter BainsBane Jun 2015 #6
Whoosh Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #85
How much money do you have to make or have to be in the 1%? leftofcool Jun 2015 #7
Household income of $521k BainsBane Jun 2015 #9
I am only in the upper 20%. I feel better. leftofcool Jun 2015 #11
I'm in the upper 50 percent BainsBane Jun 2015 #14
by those standards I am yuiyoshida Jun 2015 #22
Took us 45 years of hard ass work to get here. leftofcool Jun 2015 #26
I love catfish BainsBane Jun 2015 #37
The catfish around here is really good leftofcool Jun 2015 #62
Who in the world even says this ? Nt Logical Jun 2015 #76
Someone whose combined household income BainsBane Jun 2015 #79
That leaves me about $510K short. hobbit709 Jun 2015 #20
Wooohooo hello my fellow 10th percentile fellows /wave cstanleytech Jun 2015 #61
Here's a percent calculator tool jeff47 Jun 2015 #40
I'm in the bottom 47% ablamj Jun 2015 #60
I don't come out so well BainsBane Jun 2015 #80
IMHO the 1% is more about wealth than income stevenleser Jun 2015 #95
It only counts if you post photos TexasTowelie Jun 2015 #8
Just remember, mythology Jun 2015 #72
Penance? Some people call that fun! hunter Jun 2015 #10
But what would the Jack Sparrow of DU say? calimary Jun 2015 #12
ARRRRRR ellisonz Jun 2015 #15
Join the Pastafarians and find out BainsBane Jun 2015 #53
I know what that movie's rated. Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #84
TEEEE-Rump Bump! calimary Jun 2015 #88
Like the man said Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #89
. . . Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #16
Popcorn? pintobean Jun 2015 #32
Dam, Cookie Monster assaulting people with a flare gun. Rex Jun 2015 #34
It seems to fit here pintobean Jun 2015 #38
Hey, I'm here for the full monty floor show. Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #78
do you have Ser Robert Strong covering your back? nt geek tragedy Jun 2015 #18
Four hidden posts in the last 90 days? You're not just a one-percenter, you're Lloyd Blankfein. Nye Bevan Jun 2015 #19
LOL trumad Jun 2015 #24
You might as well give him the electric chair. leftofcool Jun 2015 #28
How many can go from Gitmo to 1% in one day!!!! Sancho Jun 2015 #21
Yes welcome to the Unwashed Masses 1% club. Rex Jun 2015 #23
is it too late to alert on that post? geek tragedy Jun 2015 #25
LOL! Rex Jun 2015 #29
If getting a hidden post is 1%, I'm like the Waltons or Kochs. geek tragedy Jun 2015 #33
I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the Saints. trumad Jun 2015 #27
No no...we are horrible people just admit it and put on the wool shirt, cat of nine tails or Rex Jun 2015 #30
I see what you're doing here malaise Jun 2015 #31
Mother's Mercy, please don't do that. Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #35
Oh but I'm so ---errrr---flabby. trumad Jun 2015 #36
Ha! Puglover Jun 2015 #39
Don't forget the Call Me Wesley Jun 2015 #41
Hey you! Puglover Jun 2015 #44
:) Call Me Wesley Jun 2015 #49
LULZ Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #42
I recommended your OP just for "the self appointed High Sparrow of DU." Autumn Jun 2015 #45
I rarely post here anymore, Call Me Wesley Jun 2015 #46
Your shame, a result of your re-education training is complete. LanternWaste Jun 2015 #47
Snarf trumad Jun 2015 #48
Does this have something to do with LeBron losing again in Cleveland and the jealous d-bags?? madinmaryland Jun 2015 #51
The High Sparrow don't like like that word. trumad Jun 2015 #58
You mean I can't use... madinmaryland Jun 2015 #63
Don't take that poster's words too seriously. SixString Jun 2015 #52
lulz..nt Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #86
Well, maybe folks should not look at violations of TOS as a badge of honor here. longship Jun 2015 #54
Then not only trash thread but double-trash thread! randome Jun 2015 #55
... zappaman Jun 2015 #56
man, i wish i had thick enough skin to be in the 1%. mopinko Jun 2015 #57
Please no pictures Gothmog Jun 2015 #59
You had a timeout and needed TWO vanity threads? Bonobo Jun 2015 #64
Hola!! bravenak Jun 2015 #66
Arf! Bonobo Jun 2015 #67
My bad, I did make them. bravenak Jun 2015 #68
I wouldn't put cilantro in my eggs and I LIKE clantro. Bonobo Jun 2015 #90
I did find that it was better than I expected. bravenak Jun 2015 #91
Yup, exactly! Bonobo Jun 2015 #92
Trumad is like fly tape. Renew Deal Jun 2015 #71
Hi Bone. trumad Jun 2015 #73
I advise using ignore now. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #65
Join the club! William769 Jun 2015 #69
"High Sparrow" Renew Deal Jun 2015 #70
I'm not sure that would be penance for you. Us, maybe. n/t winter is coming Jun 2015 #74
Walk backwards and shake your bum. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #75
Hodor. Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #81
... Pooka Fey Jun 2015 #93
Alert! Alert! TreasonousBastard Jun 2015 #83
Yes, there are many lessons GRRM is communicating in that storyline. Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #87
Be still my heart. In_The_Wind Jun 2015 #94
You want another one? You've just bought one more right there. Nye Bevan Jun 2015 #96
lol treestar Jun 2015 #97

herding cats

(19,564 posts)
4. Ahh, I get it now.
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:10 PM
Jun 2015

I thought trumad had jelly brain from doing a marathon viewing of GoT's season 5!

BainsBane

(53,032 posts)
13. My mind went to all the times
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:23 PM
Jun 2015

I've seen people called allies of the 1 percent and Goldman Sachs because the have the nerve to disagree with someone.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
43. Did they explain how you're so entitled you can jump on a plane and get an abortion-
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 05:48 PM
Jun 2015

And everyone can do the same too- once we hobble that darned oligarchy! Lawyers and plane tickets for all us "special interest" people- the heavens shall rain them down on us!

BainsBane

(53,032 posts)
50. trickle down social justice
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 06:06 PM
Jun 2015

is what it's called.

Yes, I have not witnessed it myself but have heard that the GOP phrase "special interests" is now being used to describe the majority of Americans, essentially everyone but straight, white men of a certain income.

Jesus Malverde

(10,274 posts)
82. that op was typical get off my lawn lecturing.
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 02:37 AM
Jun 2015

From someone living in a prairie home companion episode.

BainsBane

(53,032 posts)
6. You can live on welfare and be called a 1 percenter
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:11 PM
Jun 2015

by people who pull in $200k a year. If you dare to think anything matters but the great and noble struggle of the 10 percent against the 1 percent, you're the enemy.

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)
7. How much money do you have to make or have to be in the 1%?
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:12 PM
Jun 2015

Just asking inn case I have to fee ashamed myself.

BainsBane

(53,032 posts)
9. Household income of $521k
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:17 PM
Jun 2015

You might be surprised to learn that the top 20 percent of income earners bring in a household income of just over $100,000. The top 10 percent of earners have a household income of more than $148,687. To be considered in the top 1 percent, household income is at least $521,411.

http://www.usfunds.com/investor-library/frank-talk/what-does-it-take-to-be-in-the-top-1-percent-not-as-much-as-you-think/#.VYHVx_lViko



If your household income is $195k a year, you're in the upper 5%,, $150k, upper 10 percent, and $100 k is upper 20 percent.



http://blogs.marketwatch.com/encore/2014/10/02/incomes-are-much-lower-than-you-think/

BainsBane

(53,032 posts)
14. I'm in the upper 50 percent
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:24 PM
Jun 2015

which I was feeling pretty good about until I saw a chart of just white people. It's skewed far higher, so I don't come out looking nearly so flush. Still, I don't feel like I have anything to complain about. It's a lot better than where I started out in life.

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)
26. Took us 45 years of hard ass work to get here.
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:48 PM
Jun 2015

Sadly, we made it just in time to retire and now we are too tired to go anywhere. We just stay home, work in the yard, play with the dog and read or watch movies. Our big night out is to the local diner for catfish.

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)
62. The catfish around here is really good
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 07:16 PM
Jun 2015

I am retired and hubby is retiring this year. It just took us a long time to save to be able to do it

BainsBane

(53,032 posts)
80. I don't come out so well
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 02:33 AM
Jun 2015

in that one. It is useful to figure in cost of living in an area though.

 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
95. IMHO the 1% is more about wealth than income
Fri Jun 19, 2015, 07:15 PM
Jun 2015

My understanding is you need to have a net worth of $15-20 million or more to be 1% in wealth.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
34. Dam, Cookie Monster assaulting people with a flare gun.
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 05:00 PM
Jun 2015

But hey I bet he doesn't have any hidden posts...so that makes up for his killing spree.

Nye Bevan

(25,406 posts)
19. Four hidden posts in the last 90 days? You're not just a one-percenter, you're Lloyd Blankfein.
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:38 PM
Jun 2015

And don't think a naked walk of shame can expunge that. I hereby sentence you to spend 4 years as an active poster on Free Republic.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
23. Yes welcome to the Unwashed Masses 1% club.
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:46 PM
Jun 2015

Now prepare to be enamored with 'honestly had no idea - all innocent' talk. We here who have fought and laughed together are the rotten core of DU...or so someone is pleased as pie to insinuate.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
29. LOL!
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:52 PM
Jun 2015

Dunno, have you tried it? I almost thought about it but was like, 'nah why what is the point.'

Seemed a lot of people liked it. So geek, how do you feel about being part of the Dirty 1%? I feel so rotten, no wait those are just my armpits...hmm...

Walk of Shame!

Nekked through a briar patch with a blindfold on, go I! Now I personally believe people that get just ONE hidden post are the true 1% around here...arggh I am an elitist! Shame! I feel it!

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
33. If getting a hidden post is 1%, I'm like the Waltons or Kochs.
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:55 PM
Jun 2015

of course, DKF never had a post hidden.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
30. No no...we are horrible people just admit it and put on the wool shirt, cat of nine tails or
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:53 PM
Jun 2015

thumb tacks? Which do you prefer, I got both!

Autumn

(45,084 posts)
45. I recommended your OP just for "the self appointed High Sparrow of DU."
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 05:54 PM
Jun 2015

Please promises not to strip naked and do the "Walk of Shame". But if you must, do it in your bathroom.

"the self appointed High Sparrow of DU." that's a keeper.

Call Me Wesley

(38,187 posts)
46. I rarely post here anymore,
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 05:54 PM
Jun 2015

but I'm glad that you're back and not only the sparrows circle around here, pooping their self-wisdom onto all of us.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
47. Your shame, a result of your re-education training is complete.
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 05:55 PM
Jun 2015

Your shame, a result of your re-education training is complete. Now that you know the high standards of insincere posturing we are destined for, we expect you to post on Free Republic, rationalize it afterwards... and be very, very concerned when a tween on an airplane is not attired as conservatively as you like, giving you all the excuse you need to continue staring at her... out of an alleged concern of course.

madinmaryland

(64,933 posts)
51. Does this have something to do with LeBron losing again in Cleveland and the jealous d-bags??
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 06:08 PM
Jun 2015

Welcome back.

longship

(40,416 posts)
54. Well, maybe folks should not look at violations of TOS as a badge of honor here.
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 06:20 PM
Jun 2015

Or other things that result in jury hides.

Maybe that should be folks' measure here. Then maybe we could get on with doing some good political work. The object is to work together, not piss off folks.

That is the way I see it.

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
55. Then not only trash thread but double-trash thread!
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 06:25 PM
Jun 2015

[hr][font color="blue"][center]"There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in."
Leonard Cohen, Anthem (1992)
[/center][/font][hr]

 

bravenak

(34,648 posts)
66. Hola!!
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 09:15 PM
Jun 2015

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service
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You had a timeout and needed TWO vanity threads?
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Personal insult as condescending of a Du'er getting a time out. Classic.

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bravenak

(34,648 posts)
68. My bad, I did make them.
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 09:21 PM
Jun 2015

They came out delicious, bu I didn't use that cilantro. I put a little green onions cause I like mine kinda bangy.

I did not know you were CONSISTENTLY RUDE! Nice to know, though, I'll try to keep it in mind.

Bonobo

(29,257 posts)
90. I wouldn't put cilantro in my eggs and I LIKE clantro.
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 03:39 AM
Jun 2015

Some chives sounds like it would be good.

But did you find that the gentle cooking made a difference in the taste and consistency?

 

bravenak

(34,648 posts)
91. I did find that it was better than I expected.
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 03:41 AM
Jun 2015

I still cooked them a bit longer than he did, but they came out nice and kinda creamy. My husband liked it and he's picky with eggs.

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
83. Alert! Alert!
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 02:37 AM
Jun 2015

On Wed Jun 17, 2015, 05:29 PM an alert was sent on the following post:

trumad the one percenter-- I will strip naked and do the "Walk of Shame" as my penance.
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He called Mineral Man a "High Sparrow." I'm not sure what it means but I'm sure it's a insult. If you know what it means please tell me and the other jurros.

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Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
87. Yes, there are many lessons GRRM is communicating in that storyline.
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 02:45 AM
Jun 2015

One is, that people who ally themselves with authoritarians, zealots, and religious fundamentalists for reasons of short-term political convenience are often making a very big mistake.

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