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US billionaires' fortunes have skyrocketed $845 billion since March

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  1. zalekbloom

    zalekbloom Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    zalekbloom, Sep 18, 2020
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    chris155au, Sep 18, 2020
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    Kev12345, Sep 18, 2020
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    But it's all for the ultimate good. That way the world can be owned and controlled by those who know best.



    H U B R I S
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    Take that you fools of misery.
    For we the gods of lofty see,
    are watching you from our great height
    and snicker at the motley sight
    of lesser beings, not as bright as us.

    For as you know, we're keen and wise,
    that's why we delve in tricks and lies,
    so we can rule your land and State
    and be the masters of your fate. - Jeannette





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    I just can't wait until we destroy all the money makers in this country, then I can go get a job from a poor person. yay.
     
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    That is FANTASTIC news. I work for a billion dollar company. I didn't get a raise this year, but I'm sure they will change their minds, now!!
     
    Curious Always, Sep 18, 2020
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    Maybe YOU should change their minds with your skills instead of expecting a raise. And if that doesnt work there is more job opportunities now than ever, try playing hardball. Or you could just complain on an anonymous forum about people taking huge risk and getting big rewards. Jealousy is a stinky cologne, hopefully progressives learn that someday
     
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    LOL. Cute. I'm not jealous.

    There were no raises this year. Do you really believe some 200,000 people performed so poorly, that our revenues are up, yet nobody qualified for a raise?
     
    Curious Always, Sep 18, 2020
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    I think you believe wrong.
     
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    Oh ok, it sounded like Jealousy. Otherwise why would you care how much money they make? I know i dont. I know how hard most billionaires work and the type of dedication they put forward to amass that type of wealth. I spend my time thinking about my own situation and what i can do to improve my circumstances. Maybe you could invest in your own business and make more money if you want it.
     
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    tap, tap, tap...... Hello there barkeep. I'll take the one on the far right please.
     
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    The article specifically mentions Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg

    Bezos - Amazon
    Government:"Everybody stay home. Close most retail stores. Have a run on toilet paper, beans and rice."
    Jeff Bezos = Cha Ching!!!!

    Gates - Vaccine/Pharmaceutical Investments (and of course secondarily Microsoft)
    Government: "Everybody stay home until we have pharmaceuticals and/or a vaccine for Covid-19."
    Bill Gates = Cha Ching!!!

    Zuckerberg - Facebook
    Government: "Everybody stay home. Close bars and restaurants. Don't gather in person. For your 'mental health' stay in touch with friends online."
    Mark Zuckerberg = Cha Ching!!!

    Government: "Everybody in the working class stop working and stay home. Hide under your beds until we tell you it's safe to come out. Don't earn any income, you stupid fools. The money belongs to the rich and us political elites, but we promise to take care of you some day soon. Now listen and stay home until we have every penny you own. Then we'll own you and decide how much of your money to share with you."
     
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    WTH? I want my company to make crazy amounts of money. What sort of person wants their employer to perform poorly?
    Excellent point.
     
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    yep, exactly, so many on the right do not get it
     
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    Remember who holds the purse strings and is refusing to sign off on $1 Trillion Covid relief with another $1200 check to citizens. Oh well. Her hair looks nice.

     
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    remember, dems passed a 3 Trillion dollar Stimulus and Republicans in the Senate refuse to vote on it
     
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    That guy is an idiot, and that Republican proposal is a mess.
     
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    Give people zero money instead of $1 if you can't get $3.... to give $1 to the people and $2 in extra money to non-Covid special interests. Good plan.
     
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    Pelosi is not a guy nor a Republican. She's an out of touch political elite. ;)
     
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    She's the literal definition of a hypocrite. But the left loves idiots.
     
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    Your Youtube pal is an idiot.

    And the Republican plan is still an inadequate mess.
     
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    Not the Republican ones, we tolerate some of the others.

    But just some.

    Btw, a politician that isn't a hypocrite never got elected.
     
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    He's not "my" YouTube pal. I intentionally posted a video by a guy who criticized Trump just about equally to Pelosi. Every hear of "balance"?

    But, if you just want to play one-side partisan mudslinging games, then I understand.
     
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