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YOU control what you buy and how you live.
Originally posted by star in a jar
reply to post by justamomma
YOU control what you buy and how you live.
So, I can just take over a foreclosured home or claim a unused plot of land and claim it as my own without paying anything... Is that what you're talking about since things are in my control, and not others?
Originally posted by Zosynspiracy
It's not being rich that is the problem......it's the DISPARITY between the rich and the poor, especially in America that is the problem.
LOL.....this thread is funny..............to think that people see no problem with the top 1% of Americans owning 90% of the wealth is astonishing and is really indicative of the greater apathy affecting US society.
Originally posted by Zosynspiracy
reply to post by justamomma
My "ancestors" also killed people to acquire land, wealth, and prosperity. Maybe you'd have no problem with going back to that type of society huh? How would you fare if someone wanted to fight you for your wallet? In my opinion probably not too well. Capability and "survival" of the fittest is all relative lady. I could beat up Ben Bernanke, Bernie Madoff, and Barack Obama with my hands tied behind my back blindfolded. But unfortunately we live in a civilized 21st century society.......I cannot live by the laws of nature.....i.e. take what I want through violence........the most basic form of wealth acquisition I know of. SO WHAT'S YOUR POINT AGAIN? LMAO!
Originally posted by Zosynspiracy
Lady people steal from you everyday. WTF are you talking about? You're just arguing to argue. You make absolutely zero sense and have no argument.
You're acting is if all the wealth in the world and those who hold it acquired it through just means, honesty, and goodwill.
Do your history instead of mouthing off like an ignoramus.
More often than not the wealthy elite are not smarter than other human beings.
They are usually more ruthless.............ESPECIALLY if you study history. Read up on the Carnegies, the Rockefellers, and the other robber barons of the 18th century. You are the type of person that loves to sit back and pretend that the world around you exists in some form of utopic lala teddy bear fairy tale...........when the truth is so far removed from what you envision.
Originally posted by Zosynspiracy
reply to post by justamomma
Oh brother
By the way you never answered my question............if we lived in 18th century society and someone came up to you and robbed you what would you do? NOTHING! You are a woman and you can't defend yourself. You live in man's world lady whether you like it or not. You talk about competition and ruthless acquisition and survival of the fittest yet you sit behind your computer in a society that hides behind judges and police officers. I.e. like generations past you are protected by MEN! You are obviously very IGNORANT about American history and the robber baron era of history.
Why do you think women have always been second class citizens........they've always needed men to protect them.....least of all from other men. You wanted to go off on a tangent and get all philsophical and personal well there ya go!