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Old 01-17-2012, 04:29 PM
 
Location: San Diego
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There is a difference between rich people who earn it and those who are criminals

The CEO of Nike who exploited workers in Asia working in inhumane conditions in sweatshops is criminal

Many of these rich didn't "earn" what they have and the way the Pubs talk down to people telling them to "work harder" to get ahead is intellectually dishonest because many of their heroes haven't worked hard to get ahead but rather through inheritances, sweatshops, immoral business practices etc.

Ever wonder why no liberal has a problem with Bill Gates but they DO have a problem with Walmart?

There is the difference
But why do so many that vote blindly for the Democratic party shop primarily at Walmart?
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Old 01-17-2012, 04:30 PM
 
Location: New Mexico
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Seriously. Why do you have such a deep hatred for those who make good money in the United States?

Simple question. Don't deny it. Answer it.

...and you're the man with all the answers.

Enlighten us.
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Old 01-17-2012, 04:32 PM
 
Location: Sango, TN
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The kids inherited their daddy Sams company and are not the hardworking type.

The company is cutthroat, in bed with China, offers substandard bennies to employees and chews up and spits out the real America... small business.

You are intellectually dishonest if you think Walmart is moral in its business practices.

My points are valid and state the difference and why Liberals do not hate all rich people
Ok, and whats wrong with Wal-Mart being cut throat, Using Chinese goods to keep lower prices, offer part time employees less then full time benefits (something almost all companies do), and hurting small business?

Look, Wal-Mart offers most people things at a reasonable price that they couldn't have afforded before. Don't like them, open another brand. Meijers does great in the central region of the United States.

They go to China to get things at lower prices which allows that mom with 100 dollars a week for groceries to spend 80 dollars on food, and get the same amount, and get those candles she had been thinking about buying, and stay on budget. Or to get a automatic can opener to make her life a little easier at home, etc.

Being cut throat in business is a good thing, keeps them growing, prices low, and makes it easier to get what I want when I want it.

And small business is doing just fine, most folks still go to local auto shops. Many people still use the local corner store for milk and the necessities instead of driving all the way to wal-mart.

Wal-Mart buying so much makes it cheaper for the smaller stores to buy their products to sell also, because all of that demand increases supply which lowers prices.

Now, his family may need to pay higher taxes, I don't know, I am not an IRS agent. But don't bash a business that employees millions happily, and provides millions more with things that they normally couldn't afford, and all in one place that saves gas, oh, and they have cheap gas also.
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Old 01-17-2012, 04:33 PM
 
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What proof do you have that Liberals hate rich people?

There are a lot of rich liberals, do they hate themselves?

Do conservatives hate poor people when they want to cut government programs?

Can you answer those questions?

For me personally I have no problem with rich people.


Elizabeth Warren on The Myth of Class Warfare: Nobody Got Rich on His Own... - YouTube
Just remember this.....Socialism is for the people, not the socialists.

Wealthy lefties have some sort of problem, a public embarrassment if you will, about their success.

They talk a good talk about wanting to "pay their fair share", but only at the muzzle of a gun. They WILL NOT VOLUNTARILY GIVE TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. EVER.

Poor people hear what they SAY, but never hold them accountable. Have you ever reached out to these wealthy lefties and ask them why they don't voluntarily pay more? I bet no.

Poor and middle class dummies....I mean lefties....take what they SAY and run with it.

They hear what conservatives say, which is pay your way and don't make demands on other peoples property (which is Constitutional) and then start feeling that conservatives are bad, greedy monsters because they don't talk a populace talk.
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Old 01-17-2012, 04:33 PM
 
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But why do so many that vote blindly for the Democratic party shop primarily at Walmart?
Because the fact that both parties chased jobs overseas and they have no money they have no choice but to shop at a company who takes advantage of Americans who lost their decent jobs

Me, even if I have to do without, I will NEVER shop at that garbage company. I will always support an American small business
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Old 01-17-2012, 04:36 PM
 
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Because the fact that both parties chased jobs overseas and they have no money they have no choice but to shop at a company who takes advantage of Americans who lost their decent jobs

Me, even if I have to do without, I will NEVER shop at that garbage company. I will always support an American small business
Noted.
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Old 01-17-2012, 04:37 PM
 
Location: Minnysoda
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I can't answer your question, since I don't hate rich people... to do so would mean hating my father, many of my friends, and myself post-inheritance.

P.S. My father is a staunch Democrat, as are most of the wealthy folks around here - and we have a LOT of millionaires & billionaires in the Bay!
I knew there was a reason I moved out of that sewer!
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Old 01-17-2012, 04:38 PM
 
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Ok, and whats wrong with Wal-Mart being cut throat, Using Chinese goods to keep lower prices, offer part time employees less then full time benefits (something almost all companies do), and hurting small business?

Look, Wal-Mart offers most people things at a reasonable price that they couldn't have afforded before. Don't like them, open another brand. Meijers does great in the central region of the United States.

They go to China to get things at lower prices which allows that mom with 100 dollars a week for groceries to spend 80 dollars on food, and get the same amount, and get those candles she had been thinking about buying, and stay on budget. Or to get a automatic can opener to make her life a little easier at home, etc.

Being cut throat in business is a good thing, keeps them growing, prices low, and makes it easier to get what I want when I want it.

And small business is doing just fine, most folks still go to local auto shops. Many people still use the local corner store for milk and the necessities instead of driving all the way to wal-mart.

Wal-Mart buying so much makes it cheaper for the smaller stores to buy their products to sell also, because all of that demand increases supply which lowers prices.

Now, his family may need to pay higher taxes, I don't know, I am not an IRS agent. But don't bash a business that employees millions happily, and provides millions more with things that they normally couldn't afford, and all in one place that saves gas, oh, and they have cheap gas also.
Most Walmart employees are not happy, they work there because they have to.

The prices are low for a reason... it is not good for this country. When will people wake up

By the way, weren't you the guy that thought drunk driving should be legal an a thread? Yeah, you seem like a class act for your views
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Old 01-17-2012, 04:39 PM
 
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Noted.
Glad you did

At least you can say you know one person who still has principles
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Old 01-17-2012, 04:39 PM
 
Location: In the Redwoods
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Just remember this.....Socialism is for the people, not the socialists.

Wealthy lefties have some sort of problem, a public embarrassment if you will, about their success.

They talk a good talk about wanting to "pay their fair share", but only at the muzzle of a gun. They WILL NOT VOLUNTARILY GIVE TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. EVER.

Poor people hear what they SAY, but never hold them accountable. Have you ever reached out to these wealthy lefties and ask them why they don't voluntarily pay more? I bet no.

Poor and middle class dummies....I mean lefties....take what they SAY and run with it.

They hear what conservatives say, which is pay your way and don't make demands on other peoples property (which is Constitutional) and then start feeling that conservatives are bad, greedy monsters because they don't talk a populace talk.
How many rich Republicans can you cite who give "more than they're required" to the government? Hmmmm? And I'm not talking about charities, because if you wanna go there, I can cite billions in donations coming from the left! Maybe they just reserve it for the needy, rather than giving more than they already do (which is a buttload) to Uncle Sam.
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