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The wealthy arent who you think they are

A couple things that capitalism gives you that socialism and collectivism doesnt: Privacy and individualism. Capitalism guards these things. You cant have them in a progressive ideology. The left MUST know who is rich and who isnt. They have to know where to aim their hate. They have to know where and who to physically TAKE things from to give away. That's how socialist democracies work. The exact thing our Constitutional Republic was made to avoid and is morally against. Take from those who produce and give to those who dont. But also, it gives the leftist something to make it look like they are morally correct. The capital they dont have. I truly believe some leftists want to help the poor. Problem is, they are just poor themselves and they dont have the money to do so. So they end up hurting and demonizing those very people who would and could be the ones to take care of the poor. The wealthy people they dont know.

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"The left MUST know who is rich and who isnt"

I'm just interested in finding the thieves. In the same way that you people USED to be interested in catching the pedophiles.

#1 | Posted by Zed at 2026-09-20 08:22 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

MAGA's concept of wealth is rancid. No matter how you get the money, once you have it, it's yours. MAGA shoots dead kids who steal beer from convenience stores, but if you can manage a theft into the millions or billions that's considered fine.

There's a MAGA parallel here with rape. If the victim gets pregnant, the rapist also owns the child. Once again, no matter how you get it, it's yours.

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2026-09-20 08:36 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

I see where you are coming from Zed.

Finding thieves and equating "thieves" with normal law abiding Americans who amass wealth for themselves is two different things.

And your #2 doesnt make sense.

#3 | Posted by subliberal at 2026-09-20 08:44 AM | Reply

Why doesn't boaz just stay away? Why does he keep slinking back to spew his idiocy?

#4 | Posted by jpw at 2026-09-20 08:47 AM | Reply

normal law abiding Americans who amass wealth

#3 | Posted by subliberal

Trump and his family aren't those.

Agreed?

#5 | Posted by Zed at 2026-09-20 08:57 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Why doesn't boaz just stay away? Why does he keep slinking back to spew his idiocy?
#4 | POSTED BY JPW

Neediness and conditioning.

#6 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-09-20 09:01 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Subliberal being Boaz is as likely as Fortfisher being John Stuart Mill.

#7 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-09-20 10:23 AM | Reply

It's easy to "amass wealth" when the system is rigged for you. That's called crime.

#8 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-09-20 10:29 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Agreed?

#5 | Posted by Zed

No

#9 | Posted by subliberal at 2026-09-20 02:19 PM | Reply

It's easy to "amass wealth" when the system is rigged for you.

The system is for anyone to get rich if they apply themselves.

You are just poor because you are an idiot.

#10 | Posted by subliberal at 2026-09-20 02:19 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

The system is for anyone to get rich if they apply themselves.

This is the most naive thing I've ever read here.

People born into poverty generally stay there, at no fault of their own.

#11 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-09-20 02:23 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

This is the most naive thing I've ever read here.

Hang around for a while.

I bet he will do you one even better in a minute or two.

#12 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-20 02:29 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

People born into wealth also stay there, generally.

#13 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-09-20 02:37 PM | Reply

The system is for anyone to get rich if they apply themselves.

#10 | Posted by subliberal

I'm never one to diminish the use and need of personal initiative.

But this statement is so, so wrong by personal observation.

#14 | Posted by Zed at 2026-09-20 02:38 PM | Reply

You are just poor because you are an idiot.

#10 | Posted by subliberal

I'll wait to call you an idiot until you tell me how much money you've got.

#15 | Posted by Zed at 2026-09-20 02:39 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Agreed? (that Trump and his family are thieves)

#5 | Posted by Zed

No

#9 | Posted by subliberal

Given that thievery and fraud are both history and current events for the Trump mob, this is pretty silly.

The world you live in, and want us to live in, is sick.

#16 | Posted by Zed at 2026-09-20 05:44 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Subliberal is a coconut-headed halfwit soapboxing from the peanut gallery.

#17 | Posted by pumpkinhead at 2026-09-20 07:13 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

People born into wealth also stay there, generally.
#13 | POSTED BY ALEXANDRITE

This is mostly false. 3 generations and they are back to middle class. You only know of the exceptions. You have no idea what motivates people do you?

Subliberal is a coconut-headed halfwit soapboxing from the peanut gallery.
#17 | POSTED BY PUMPKINHEAD

If you had any self awareness you'd understand everyone here fits that description, including yourself.

The system is for anyone to get rich if they apply themselves.

If there is once common trait it would be perseverance, but its not a guarantee.
The difference between GDP's is the aggregate discipline of its population.
In this way "applying oneself" can be seen as the system to get out of the quicksand of poverty.
If you lived in a poor country, leave. Thats what the smart African and Muslims are doing ... leaving poverty and poor governance.

People born into poverty generally stay there, at no fault of their own.

Smart industrious people in poverty will get out of poverty. What keeps people in poverty is bad governance; lack of trust, high crime, and no rule of law, who would invest? If your "shop" is going to constantly get burglarized, why would you invest your time? Thats why I find it funny "lumpers" support more crime. You may say you don't but you vote against the victim consistently. Just the idea of "raising" the felony dollar figure caused all sorts of crime and distortions, CA Lumpers voted for more crime, to help the criminals. You wanna help poor people, fight crime, destroy criminality.

#18 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-09-20 07:50 PM | Reply

"If you had any self awareness you'd understand everyone here fits that description, including yourself."

Perhaps to one with a reputation for overanalyzing another poster's retort to the point of incoherence that might be worth trying to argue. But the statement and the language used was directed to Boaz, not to you.

#19 | Posted by pumpkinhead at 2026-09-20 09:05 PM | Reply

People born into poverty generally stay there, at no fault of their own.

It's almost always their fault in our country today. Personal decisions, life decisions determine your lot in life in our nation. You could apply your statement to Africa or some other poor --------, but not the U.S.

I'll wait to call you an idiot until you tell me how much money you've got.

#15 | Posted by Zed

I didnt call you an idiot.

I called LOD an idiot.

#20 | Posted by subliberal at 2026-09-20 09:29 PM | Reply

Personal decisions, life decisions determine your lot in life in our nation

#20 | Posted by subliberal

Jesus, only up to a point.

If you are indeed BOAZ, you know better.

#21 | Posted by Zed at 2026-09-21 08:33 AM | Reply

You wanna help poor people, fight crime, destroy criminality.

#18 | Posted by oneironaut

Another good reason we want to destroy Donald Trump.

Thanks. Good work, actually.

#22 | Posted by Zed at 2026-09-21 08:34 AM | Reply

Michael Jackson was wealthy. Anyone want to call him a success?

Donald Trump is wealthy. Anyone want to call him a success?

If any of you do, you're warped. Both men are, or were, twisted souls.

Love of money really is the root of all evil.

#23 | Posted by Zed at 2026-09-21 08:37 AM | Reply

Zed,

Does a thread topic exist that you won't insert Trump into it?

#24 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-09-21 10:12 AM | Reply

"Privacy and individualism. Capitalism guards these things"

For the owners. Not for the individuals.

Meanwhile, knowledge of your proclivities are bought and sold.

#25 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-09-21 10:18 AM | Reply

Personal decisions, life decisions determine your lot in life in our nation.

#20 | Posted by subliberal

Sure buddy.

As long as you can ignore:

Generational wealth

Discrimination

Inflation and escalating Housing Costs

Chronic Illness or Disability

Accidents and Injuries

Natural Disasters

Economic Recessions

War

#26 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-21 10:27 AM | Reply

"But also, it gives the leftist something to make it look like they are morally correct."

There is good and sound policy that comes from the left that attempts to protect individuals. Policies that govern lending and other consumer focused services and products.

That's not socialism. Nor is it wrong. Those policies don't come from the right. Those policies matter to me.

But the left can't help itself with the "morally correct" rhetoric. It works as a political wedge. Look at the dopes here who never miss an opportunity to express their superiority because of who they claim they vote for. They clearly manage their personal lives like complete ----.....but by god they are better than you because of who they claim they vote for. Personally, I'm not sure very many of them actually vote.

#27 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-21 10:29 AM | Reply

-Personal decisions, life decisions determine your lot in life in our nation

That's a bridge too far for some individuals here.

Don't worry....I'm sure they are announcing themselves right now.......

#28 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-21 10:30 AM | Reply

Re 26

Oops. I forgot to mention Trumpy (for Dingaling) having you fired for no cause and no fault of your own. But I guess that would be covered under "natural disasters".

#29 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-21 10:31 AM | Reply

-The system is for anyone to get rich if they apply themselves.

again.......a bridge too far.

I'm a couple tax brackets better than my parents. Education, lifestyle, net worth, etc......and I've been able to support my kids as they pursued more expensive education opportunities.

I can't say that I couldn't have done it elsewhere but I managed to do it here.

but I credit the Democratic party significantly for giving me "system" to succeed.

#30 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-21 10:36 AM | Reply

"That's a bridge too far for some individuals here."

It's a great bridge for the simple minded.

I'll even sell it to you for a reasonable price.

#31 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-21 10:36 AM | Reply

JFC, the comments here are just sad.

I don't have a better word. just sad.

#32 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-21 10:41 AM | Reply

Michael Jackson was wealthy. Anyone want to call him a success?

... Twisted souls.
Love of money really is the root of all evil.
#23 | Posted by Zed

Michael Jackson was a freaking genius at a number of things he did and absolutely successful by any stretch of the imagination aside from his personal life. I don't think it was love of money that twisted him at all.

He loved what he could do with money, much of which was twisted enough for anyone, and ultimately led to his early personal, medically assisted demise.

Defending Michael Jackson was not on my to-do list today. But there you have it.

#33 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-09-21 10:53 AM | Reply

- Smart industrious people in poverty will get out of poverty.

"While being smart and industrious helps, it is not always enough to escape poverty due to systemic barriers, psychological stress, and luck."

Economic Realities

Systemic limits: Hard work alone often lacks ownership or high-leverage strategy.

The poverty trap: Scarcity consumes cognitive bandwidth, making long-term planning difficult.

The role of luck: Timing, health, and initial environment heavily influence upward mobility.

Key Factors Beyond Effort

Ownership vs. Labor: Wealth typically builds through systems and assets, not just extra hours.

The Margin for Error: A single emergency can wipe out savings and trap low-income individuals in high-interest debt cycles.

Social Capital: Networks and access provide opportunities that raw talent cannot always unlock alone." AI

People with no bootstraps have a difficult time pulling themselves up by their bootstraps. (not sure how to say that in Chinese)

#34 | Posted by Corky at 2026-09-21 10:57 AM | Reply

33

couldn't agree more.

I'm a little surprised he was referenced.

Did Michael fall under the umbrella of LGTBQ?

Isn't it a little insensitive or even hatred to refer to him as "twisted"?

#35 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-21 10:58 AM | Reply

Isn't it a little insensitive or even hatred to refer to him as "twisted"?

#35 | Posted by eberly

Little children and a menagerie have yet to be added to LGBTQIAA++...

#36 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-09-21 11:00 AM | Reply

People with no bootstraps have a difficult time pulling themselves up by their bootstraps. (not sure how to say that in Chinese)

#34 | Posted by Corky at 2026-09-21 10:57 AM

Not a question for Chairman Mao. He had some different ideas. Often didn't work out too well.

#37 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-09-21 11:02 AM | Reply

The wealthy can't steal money from the poor. The poor don't have any money. The wealthy can't take something from you that was never yours in the first place. Musk is a billionaire, and some of his wealth came from me paying for internet service. Where is the theft, are you arguing that you should get paid a portion of my Star-Link payments?

#38 | Posted by visitor_ at 2026-09-21 12:26 PM | Reply

Where is the theft, are you arguing that you should get paid a portion of my Star-Link payments?

Rigger please!

No one is arguing with your strawman.

Would you like to discuss how Elon Musk's companies have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies, and tax credits since 2003. Whose money was that?

Reports indicate Musk has business interests in over 70% of the federal entities targeted by DOGE cuts

Interestingly agencies regulating Musk's tech interests face deep cuts while his own federal contracts see alternative treatment or expansion.

Yeah. It's not rigged at all!

#39 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-21 12:34 PM | Reply

Where is the theft?

#38 | POSTED BY VISITOR

I like to focus on Trump and his family in regards to this issues.

So...

Are you freaking serious?

#40 | Posted by Zed at 2026-09-21 12:35 PM | Reply

The wealthy can't steal money from the poor.

lol

No one cares about your starlink account.

Tax cuts for the wealthy at the expense of healthcare subsidies or SNAP however IS stealing money from the poor.

Tax cuts for high-income earners disproportionately benefit the wealthy and widen the wealth gap.

#41 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-21 12:38 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

38

nobody understands that well enough to muster up a real argument.

But let's discuss the worker who works for Musk. A warehouse worker who works for Musk is entitled to what, exactly?

Let's compare this warehouse worker to his neighbor who does the exact same job for a 2 location family owned lumberyard.

They are paid approximately the same, same hours, benefits are roughly the same, etc.

Is one of those workers entitled to something the other worker isn't?

It would seem there is an argument the Musk employee is entitled to much more........or that he is being stolen from more than the other worker.

#42 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-21 12:45 PM | Reply

The wealthy can't steal money from the poor. The poor don't have any money. The wealthy can't take something from you that was never yours in the first place.
#38 | Posted by visitor

Something's wrong with the end of that posting. Let me try again for you:

"The wealthy can't steal money from the poor. The poor don't have any money. The wealthy can't take something from you that they made sure for multiple generations and in multiple ways you'd never get in the first place."

They can continue to hammer your self-image into the ground and convince you to hate your neighbors and prop up idiots, though.

#43 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-09-21 01:06 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Musk and his ilk are buying politicians to write tax laws for them and give them lucrative Gov contracts.

They have usurped Gov of, by, and for the People, thanks mostly to Republicans who made Money Speech and Corporations Super Citizens.

#44 | Posted by Corky at 2026-09-21 01:08 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Something's wrong with the end of that posting.

Something's wrong with the poster.

#45 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-21 01:09 PM | Reply

So you don't want the money, you want the government to have it. The Democrats are a party full of grifters. Establishment Republicans are a different set grifters but still grifters. Trump represents another group of grifters. They are all competing for government money. Unless you are in on the grift, I don't see how it should matter to you.

#46 | Posted by visitor_ at 2026-09-21 02:41 PM | Reply

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