I still have trouble, maybe I’m just stupid, thinking of someone with the wherewithal to accumulate a million dollars, at least by working or risking for it, then turning around and giving it in support of people who are so obviously intent on depriving people the opportunity of accumulating that kind of money. The mysteries of life, I suppose.
Mr E; That’s been part of human history all along. “I’m top dog and want to stay top dog.” A law saying your building can’t be taller than the palace is but one example. Karl Marx was a spoiled rich kid, see. It’s as common as pee and vomit on the street during Mardi Gras.
Let’s not forget when the national conventions of either party land in town. Huge security cordons, massive traffic jams, and people literally told to stay home if work takes them near the event.
Of course the local politicians crow about the “economic benefits” of the influx of delegates and their retinues, but I’d be that the only beneficiaries are hotels, high-end caterers and high-falutin’ restaurants.
February 9th, 2012 at 11:54 am
That story is topped by an insult to Ben Franklin.
February 9th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
And if they can’t afford them, I’m sure the Admin will arrange a Loan, in spite of anyone going Bankrupt 3 months later.
February 9th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Bubblehead beat me to the punchline.
For $1 million dollars, you get $20 million dollars of taxpayer money.
February 9th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Oh, but OUR millionaires are ok, whilst YOUR millionaires are scum, don’t you know..
February 9th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
I still have trouble, maybe I’m just stupid, thinking of someone with the wherewithal to accumulate a million dollars, at least by working or risking for it, then turning around and giving it in support of people who are so obviously intent on depriving people the opportunity of accumulating that kind of money. The mysteries of life, I suppose.
February 9th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Mr E; That’s been part of human history all along. “I’m top dog and want to stay top dog.” A law saying your building can’t be taller than the palace is but one example. Karl Marx was a spoiled rich kid, see. It’s as common as pee and vomit on the street during Mardi Gras.
February 9th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Let’s not forget when the national conventions of either party land in town. Huge security cordons, massive traffic jams, and people literally told to stay home if work takes them near the event.
Of course the local politicians crow about the “economic benefits” of the influx of delegates and their retinues, but I’d be that the only beneficiaries are hotels, high-end caterers and high-falutin’ restaurants.
February 9th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
I’m still choking on the werewolf shoes. I mean…..
February 9th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Its a way of collecting the legal payoffs.