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Stargazer99

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Fri Jan 20, 2023, 08:33 AM Jan 2023

I often wonder if any others beside myself get sick and tired [View all]

of the whines of the well to do and the rich. Not a damn one of them worry about if they are going to have enough to eat tomorrow or be able to see a doctor, or have heat in the home, or enough money to fix the car, etc. All I hear about is the whine about taxes. Like the tax increase would make them starve or not be able to see a doctor. This country allowed the circumstances for you to become wealthy enough not to go without basic needs being met like many of us. You ought to be grateful instead of this self-centered whine I hear about taxes. Am I the only one feeling this way?

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There are definitely some self-centered whines I get sick and tired of reading. NT mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2023 #1
You aren't the only one. KarenS Jan 2023 #2
Agreed Mr. Steve Jan 2023 #33
you certainly are not the only one Skittles Jan 2023 #3
And, just like the ones I have to deal with all the time... OldBaldy1701E Jan 2023 #14
they often don't interract in any meaningful way with people outside of their "class" Skittles Jan 2023 #18
Yes, it produces some kids that can be true sociopaths. Dave Bowman Jan 2023 #61
What astounds me is ... Yonnie3 Jan 2023 #4
Programming... pure and simple. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 2023 #8
No inthewind21 Jan 2023 #55
Wannabes in particular. "I value the right to possibly become a billionaire!" KPN Jan 2023 #27
"And all I need do DENVERPOPS Jan 2023 #63
Remember Quanto Magnus Jan 2023 #66
"1st world problems" rampartc Jan 2023 #5
I tell the whiners taxes are the price to live in a civilized country. Emile Jan 2023 #6
Tax the fuckers - HARD. It will fix the debt problem. 3Hotdogs Jan 2023 #24
I once read an interesting study done with millionaires as the subjects. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #7
And yet, most STILL look at them as paragons of our society. Disgusting. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 2023 #9
Yes people admire wealth, but don't understand it can be an addiction. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #13
With respect, I would say that the accumulation of wealth is a bad thing. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2023 #15
I agree 100%. But I live in a capitalist society so have to be circumspect about the rich. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #17
Not if we stand together. The Jungle 1 Jan 2023 #30
+1 llmart Jan 2023 #36
Yes the rich/powerful are terrified of We The People. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #50
That is 100% what faux news does. The Jungle 1 Jan 2023 #60
Yep. Keep two sides fighting and hating each other. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #65
That is interesting about China. The Jungle 1 Jan 2023 #78
I just looked it up. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #79
Thank you for the information The Jungle 1 Jan 2023 #80
That is why I am a whole hearted advocate for democracies across the globe. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #47
As a famous man once said, wnylib Jan 2023 #25
arrested development nuxvomica Jan 2023 #20
++ appalachiablue Jan 2023 #52
You make a profound statement, Nux. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #54
They cannot relate. I was struck moonscape Jan 2023 #64
When I allow myself to go around them all Beachnutt Jan 2023 #10
The people should never permit the wealthy to create their own tax rates. kentuck Jan 2023 #11
Too late inthewind21 Jan 2023 #56
It is the refined and special whining of the wealthy..... jaxexpat Jan 2023 #12
Who do you actually hear complaining about taxes besides Republican politicians? brooklynite Jan 2023 #16
It always bothered me that The Beatles had a song about how awful it mucifer Jan 2023 #19
Consider how old they were when they recorded it. n/t TygrBright Jan 2023 #77
Well, yeah. Of course. (updated) MissMillie Jan 2023 #21
What about the DownriverDem Jan 2023 #59
He'll no, you're not the only one!! FoxNewsSucks Jan 2023 #22
Egregious example lambchopp59 Jan 2023 #23
In the GQP's favorite year, 1950, the tax rate on the wealthy was 91% judesedit Jan 2023 #26
There is an end date to this stupidity. The Jungle 1 Jan 2023 #28
I deal with rich people on occasion. Woodwizard Jan 2023 #29
If the wealthy pay a little more in taxes, E. Normus Jan 2023 #31
Raises hand. I don't typically hear it from the on the cusp wealthy ( still within 6 figures type ) haele Jan 2023 #32
Far from alone in your wondering. Rebosuro Jan 2023 #34
We live in an ungrateful society. hay rick Jan 2023 #35
They also complain about labor shortage IronLionZion Jan 2023 #37
Almost every one I know is quite poor. panader0 Jan 2023 #38
What's remarkable is the way many poor people ALBliberal Jan 2023 #39
Allowing the 1% to control society wnylib Jan 2023 #40
If the rich can't help the poor, what use are they ? And why tolerate their continued existence ? nt eppur_se_muova Jan 2023 #41
The rich whine more than the poor. They stiff waitstaff for tips, exploit their own Martin68 Jan 2023 #42
Don't hear a lot of whining from well to do people, so no. Not surprising. Hortensis Jan 2023 #43
The OP reminds of one time listening newdayneeded Jan 2023 #44
No you are not the only one yellowdogintexas Jan 2023 #45
It seems all they do is whine. They especially whine if anyone proposes helping the less fortunate. Vinca Jan 2023 #46
You are not the only one. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2023 #48
But they earned it and are the job creators! treestar Jan 2023 #49
Sitting in the ER as I type orangecrush Jan 2023 #51
"We know what they want. They want more for themselves and less for you." G. Carlin Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #53
I think a LOT of people don't realize how good they have it. CaptainTruth Jan 2023 #57
Fifty years ago I was driving a co-worker to work markodochartaigh Jan 2023 #58
"The people will rise up to support me, for I am their rightful king!" paulkienitz Jan 2023 #62
Amen to that. Joinfortmill Jan 2023 #67
It's the media who pushes the anti tax B$ IbogaProject Jan 2023 #68
These pampered, precious 'victims' can shut the goddamn fuck up Blue Owl Jan 2023 #69
If we taxed the richest people more, they'd still be the richest people. -nt CrispyQ Jan 2023 #70
Some of them realize if they're too smug, we might rise up against them. So they act wounded instead NullTuples Jan 2023 #71
IIRC - about 200 DAVOS attendees recently went on record they they should be paying (more) taxes./ soldierant Jan 2023 #72
I have felt that way my whole life CarlYasutomo Jan 2023 #73
Recommended. H2O Man Jan 2023 #74
I keep pointing out how much of our tax dollars go right to the top. Not only do they not pay brewens Jan 2023 #75
I try to keep in mind ymetca Jan 2023 #76
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