Gary M Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) A millionaire talking about how to solve income inequality? Seems to me she should just give her money away. http://cnsnews.com/n...ntial-threat-us According to her congressional financial disclosure statement for 2012, DeLauro is worth between $5 million and $25 million. (The form’s requirements allow members to state ranges of value for their assets rather than exact values.) In November 2013, the website Celebrity Networth listed DeLauro’s fortune at $20 million in its “Richest Politicians” category. - See more at: http://cnsnews.com/n...h.RowfIkt9.dpuf Edited January 21, 2014 by Gary M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Its always the case. "Something needs to be done", they say, "we need to help the disadvantaged." But rather than getting off their collective asses and committing their time and their money to support any of the myriad organizations which directly help the disadvantaged, they are waiting for legislation. Something definitely needs to be done, though, just not by me, and not now. Not until everyone is mandated by law to pitch in. That is caring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) The article writer thinks rich people can't have opinions about income inequality?? :/ Edited January 21, 2014 by gatorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The article writer thinks rich people can't have opinions about income inequality?? :/ The "article writer" probably thinks wealthy persons concerned with income inequality can easily stop being a part of the "problem". What better way to tackle inequality than to start with what you can directly and immediately control? If you're concerned with the state of your neighborhood do you wait until the homeowner's association forces everyone to mow and landscape, or do you get your ass outside and mow your own lawn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The "article writer" probably thinks wealthy persons concerned with income inequality can easily stop being a part of the "problem". What better way to tackle inequality than to start with what you can directly and immediately control? If you're concerned with the state of your neighborhood do you wait until the homeowner's association forces everyone to mow and landscape, or do you get your ass outside and mow your own lawn? Because, obviously, one person, millionaire or not, can't solve the problem alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Because, obviously, one person, millionaire or not, can't solve the problem alone... So they shouldn't even try. Not until its a law and everyone is forced to play, because that is the epitome of caring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Because, obviously, one person, millionaire or not, can't solve the problem alone... True. I say anyone who believes in income equality should donate 10% of their salary to the unequal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 So they shouldn't even try. Not until its a law and everyone is forced to play, because that is the epitome of caring. So they shouldn't even try. Not until its a law and everyone is forced to play, because that is the epitome of caring. No, she shouldn't, that would be stupid. If she thinks a law will help the country, of course she should pursue it, that's what legislators are suppose to do. True. I say anyone who believes in income equality should donate 10% of their salary to the unequal. Good, run for Congress then on that idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Good, run for Congress then on that idea Why when others in Congress are already calling for it? Let them show some leadership and start donating a portion of their millions to the less fortunate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 This hateful c--t has been our state's biggest embarrassment for way too many years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 This hateful c--t has been our state's biggest embarrassment for way too many years now. And she's fugly as hell to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Security Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) I have seen many of these gazillionaires say they are not leaving any of their fortune, or just real small amounts to their kids and family members. Guess their first hand knowledge of how the evils of being hugely rich can "hurt" people. Guess them sucking as parents of their own children helped them to be able to be parents of humanity. Edited January 22, 2014 by Security Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Guess their first hand knowledge of how the evils of being hugely rich can "hurt" people. \which 'evils' are those, specifically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 \ which 'evils' are those, specifically? Muslims and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Large Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) You want to fix income disparity? (I refuse to use inequality, income have never been equal or "fair") - Roll back time to place before Globalization of Commerce. One of my patients started a company that helps Medical Offices billing claims- they're biggest cost saver is routing all claim related processes to India over the wire for coding, verification etc.- Globalization puts downward pressure on incomes in developed nations. - Stop using Automation- get rid of ATM, gid Rid of Amazon, Get rid of all cell phones, computers, etc all over the world- if we rolled back progress 60 years, more people would be doing more job that machines. - Cut the US population by half- all of the sudden there woudl be wage increase and corporate fights over a worker wiht a brain. See, easy fixes. Its the new reality, folks, and no minimum wage increase or legislation will stop the forces of change. There will be a point were incomes no longer cover the essential basics, credit will be maxed out, and the system will fall apart... then and only then will we see emergence of a new normal. Edited January 22, 2014 by B-Large Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Security Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 \ which 'evils' are those, specifically? Um, their obviously unmotivated and privileged children. Why would they not want their family members to have, but give their fortunes to the less fortunate? How much sense do these people make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 You want to fix income disparity? (I refuse to use inequality, income have never been equal or "fair") - Roll back time to place before Globalization of Commerce. One of my patients started a company that helps Medical Offices billing claims- they're biggest cost saver is routing all claim related processes to India over the wire for coding, verification etc.- Globalization puts downward pressure on incomes in developed nations. - Stop using Automation- get rid of ATM, gid Rid of Amazon, Get rid of all cell phones, computers, etc all over the world- if we rolled back progress 60 years, more people would be doing more job that machines. - Cut the US population by half- all of the sudden there woudl be wage increase and corporate fights over a worker wiht a brain. See, easy fixes. Its the new reality, folks, and no minimum wage increase or legislation will stop the forces of change. There will be a point were incomes no longer cover the essential basics, credit will be maxed out, and the system will fall apart... then and only then will we see emergence of a new normal. The problem with what your patient is going is he's outsourcing jobs, which doesn't help. And getting rid of tech prevents outsourcing. As for cutting the population in half, that will take generations. But I've said that there are too many people in the US and world in general. Perhaps institute a one-child policy? Or at least, a one-child tax credit/break policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Um, their obviously unmotivated and privileged children. Why would they not want their family members to have, but give their fortunes to the less fortunate? How much sense do these people make? even if I was to agree with this line of thinking, how does it hurt anyone if some rich, spoiled brat sits on his butt all day enjoying what was handed to him? if sitting around doing littl emore than squandering money is evil, then there are a number of evil people on the welfare rolls. what someone does with their money, as long as they came by it legally, is no concern of anyone else's. don't forget that wealthy people, despite the write-offs, still pay quite a bit in taxes. they are not obligated to do any more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Security Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 even if I was to agree with this line of thinking, how does it hurt anyone if some rich, spoiled brat sits on his butt all day enjoying what was handed to him? if sitting around doing littl emore than squandering money is evil, then there are a number of evil people on the welfare rolls. what someone does with their money, as long as they came by it legally, is no concern of anyone else's. don't forget that wealthy people, despite the write-offs, still pay quite a bit in taxes. they are not obligated to do any more than that. OK, I agree with you. Let the rich people do it. Tell Obama and the government to stay out of my pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) OK, I agree with you. Let the rich people do it. . I can't help but suspect that you miss the point entirely. Edited January 22, 2014 by Azalin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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