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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:15 AM Original message |
Look at what some wealthy people do with their money! |
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acmavm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
1. Yeah, I think I saw that Exxon guy that got half a billion for |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:20 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. That is more money that I will make in my entire life! |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 12:05 PM Response to Reply #1 |
44. This guy? He's one of GWB's favorite charities. |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 12:12 PM Response to Reply #44 |
46. Is he perfect casting for the next monster movie |
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acmavm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:38 PM Response to Reply #44 |
66. Yeah, that's the one. |
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jayfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
2. Yeah, But I Have A Feeling That Too Many Do This: |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:20 AM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Yes that is sick |
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unpossibles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:48 AM Response to Reply #2 |
19. if you think that is bad, check this out |
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Kindigger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 10:25 AM Response to Reply #19 |
23. This kid looks real happy |
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jayfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 11:16 AM Response to Reply #23 |
40. Yep "A true delight! " -NT- |
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Goblinmonger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 03:14 PM Response to Reply #19 |
54. I puked a little in my mouth |
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jayfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 07:54 PM Response to Reply #19 |
64. Reminds Me Of "The Toy". |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 11:47 AM Response to Reply #2 |
42. I had no idea such frivolous purchases existed.... |
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skyblue (724 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-23-06 07:14 AM Response to Reply #42 |
68. Exactly! |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 12:38 PM Response to Reply #2 |
49. What the hell? Who would spend that kind of money? |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 01:27 PM Response to Reply #2 |
50. Don't get sick. Feel sorry for the kids. The houses are an enticement to go away. |
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jayfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 07:53 PM Response to Reply #50 |
63. In A Similar Vain. |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 08:39 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. Out of morbid curiosity, I clicked on all the doll links. Guess what color they are? |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-23-06 08:03 AM Response to Reply #63 |
70. IF I had extra funds I'd totally get this for a kid |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
4. wow |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:21 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. There is a book that just came out |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:22 AM Response to Original message |
7. (shrug) It's their money. If they want sports cars & what-not, it's their business. |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:27 AM Response to Reply #7 |
8. They must never see homelessness |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:27 AM Response to Reply #7 |
9. Yes, God forbid anyone should speak out against consumption or greed on a liberal forum |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:58 AM Response to Reply #9 |
22. I wish I had written this response. Thank you. -nt |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 11:50 AM Response to Reply #9 |
43. Well said |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 12:14 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. That's a good observation.... |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 01:34 PM Response to Reply #9 |
51. Thank you. Well said. nt |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 03:12 PM Response to Reply #9 |
53. Okay say something good about greed |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 03:15 PM Response to Reply #53 |
55. Did you intend this as a reply to my message? |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 03:29 PM Response to Reply #55 |
58. Yes I just now realized that |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 03:33 PM Response to Reply #58 |
59. DU Rule #1: Never leave off the sarcasm tag |
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theHandpuppet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 03:18 PM Response to Reply #9 |
56. Touche! |
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toshirajo (41 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:29 AM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Right on Secret Santa |
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Viva_La_Revolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:33 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. toshirajo... |
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panader0 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:29 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:33 AM Response to Reply #7 |
14. no, it is MY business because resources on planet earth are finite |
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Missy M (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:44 AM Response to Reply #7 |
16. It is their business if they want sports cars and what not but.... |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:54 AM Response to Reply #7 |
20. Greed is GOOD??? I don't think so........................ |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:58 AM Response to Reply #7 |
21. It's the flip side of doing what you want with your own body. |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 10:41 AM Response to Reply #21 |
26. So you won't mind if I come over and take a crap in your living room |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 10:58 AM Response to Reply #26 |
34. I don't confuse my living room with yours. |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 11:03 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. My point is that none of these things are absolutes |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 11:07 AM Response to Reply #35 |
37. I think it's pretty darn close to being as simple as violating/not another's rights. |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 11:10 AM Response to Reply #37 |
38. I got that much from your previous post |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 11:14 AM Response to Reply #38 |
39. Then by all means, present your better idea for balancing freedoms and rights. |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 11:21 AM Response to Reply #39 |
41. Sure -- teaching you introductory civics is EXACTLY how I want to spend the holidays |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 04:29 PM Response to Reply #41 |
62. Hm, you seem to be arguing for something OTHER than accepted |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 10:47 AM Response to Reply #7 |
27. what people spend their money on doesn't concern me so much |
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IndyOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 10:58 AM Response to Reply #7 |
33. Have you seen the "L-Curve" |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 11:05 AM Response to Reply #7 |
36. Well, there are rich folks who have a sports car.... |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 12:11 PM Response to Reply #7 |
45. I enjoy the comparisons....free speech and all. |
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mark414 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-23-06 05:04 AM Response to Reply #7 |
67. anyone who makes money off the hard work of others |
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demnan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
12. I hope his cancer continues to be in remission |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:35 AM Response to Reply #12 |
15. i agree |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:45 AM Response to Original message |
17. There are plenty of 'good' people in the world, THEY usually do their....... |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 10:26 AM Response to Reply #17 |
25. he kept the secret for 26 years and now is dying w. no real chance of recovery |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 10:52 AM Response to Reply #25 |
29. You must be having a bad day |
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Missy M (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 10:54 AM Response to Reply #25 |
31. I think you misunderstood the posters comment.... |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 10:56 AM Response to Reply #31 |
32. the sarcastic air quotes confused me |
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Philosoraptor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 09:46 AM Response to Original message |
18. Don't tell ME there ain't no Santy Claus! |
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peacetalksforall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
24. Thanks for telling us about Secret Santa. This guy's friendship |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
28. God bless Larry Stewart |
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BuelahWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 10:52 AM Response to Original message |
30. Thanks for posting this Proud |
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Mad_Dem_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
48. God bless him! |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
52. What a beautiful story. What kindness! Thanks for posting! n/t |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
57. Giving anonymously is one of the greatest things one can do. This man is a true MENSCH. |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
60. look at that little old man's face. its beautiful. |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-22-06 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
61. the truly wealthy could hand out $100 bills all day long |
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skyblue (724 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-23-06 07:30 AM Response to Original message |
69. Some wealthy: Michael J. Fox, George Soros, Ted Turner. |
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