I'll see your two grandsons and raise you 2 great-grandsons and 3 great-granddaughters!Canada2017 said:
Better off.
20% Trump
20% Retirement
60% Birth of two grandsons
57Bear said:I'll see your two grandsons and raise you 2 great-grandsons and 3 great-granddaughters!Canada2017 said:
Better off.
20% Trump
20% Retirement
60% Birth of two grandsons
Username checks out said:
I have way more money and progeny than 4 years ago, which is great, but have deteriorated physical health due to high workaholism and borderline alcoholism, so it's a wash?
As a rich person I tend to see my personal betterment to be uncorrelated to the overall health of the country. I think that querying the oppressed underclass is a better indicator of such matters. Sort of like how the advancement of women's rights directly correlates to a nation's prosperity.
nein51 said:
About as brainwashed left from a lifetime in academia as they come but as a human he is a good one.
You should lead the charge by giving up anything you make above $50K per year to fix those issues.Username checks out said:
I have way more money and progeny than 4 years ago, which is great, but have deteriorated physical health due to high workaholism and borderline alcoholism, so it's a wash?
As a rich person I tend to see my personal betterment to be uncorrelated to the overall health of the country. I think that querying the oppressed underclass is a better indicator of such matters. Sort of like how the advancement of women's rights directly correlates to a nation's prosperity.
You go first. I'm tired of this stupid argument, when Christians openly support a president who flouts every principle of following Jesus, starting with the basics of treating other people the way you would have them treat you and definitely including caring for the "least of these."contrario said:You should lead the charge by giving up anything you make above $50K per year to fix those issues.Username checks out said:
I have way more money and progeny than 4 years ago, which is great, but have deteriorated physical health due to high workaholism and borderline alcoholism, so it's a wash?
As a rich person I tend to see my personal betterment to be uncorrelated to the overall health of the country. I think that querying the oppressed underclass is a better indicator of such matters. Sort of like how the advancement of women's rights directly correlates to a nation's prosperity.
Uh Ohhhh!!!!! Looks like we just learned that jinx is Username. They are the same poster. She did not realize what account she was signed in under. Interesting. Now I gotta wonder again if she is also cinque, as some have suspected for a long time.Jinx 2 said:You go first. I'm tired of this stupid argument, when Christians openly supporting a president who flouts every principle of following Jesus, starting with the basics of treating other people the way you would have them treat you.contrario said:You should lead the charge by giving up anything you make above $50K per year to fix those issues.Username checks out said:
I have way more money and progeny than 4 years ago, which is great, but have deteriorated physical health due to high workaholism and borderline alcoholism, so it's a wash?
As a rich person I tend to see my personal betterment to be uncorrelated to the overall health of the country. I think that querying the oppressed underclass is a better indicator of such matters. Sort of like how the advancement of women's rights directly correlates to a nation's prosperity.
If you want others to lead by example, do it yourself first. Until then, stfu.
"Dealing with the Corona virus" is a charitable description of what's happening in the U.S.Midnight Rider said:
Not a fair question, as we were not dealing with the Corona virus 4 years ago.
Not so.RD2WINAGNBEAR86 said:
Jinx 2 = Username checks out. Same poster
Sorry to hear that.Midnight Rider said:
Jinxy,
I think that the question is directed as to whether I am personally better off.
Due to the Corona virus, I am not personally better off.
My livlihood has taken a big hit due to the Corona virus.
My interaction with my children has been limited to ZOOM family meetings.
I am stressing out as whether we will have college football this fall. (Yes, my priorities are all screwed up. But they are what they are).
Yes, President Trump is a total and complete jackass. But that doesn't affect me personally.
I'm not a Christian and I believe everyone should keep more of the money they make. You are barking up the wrong tree. Username checks out claims that work needs to be done to help the poor, but he is self-proclaimed rich. So that means he clearly isn't doing his part if that's what he believes. Why don't you call him out and not be a hypocrite for once in your life? And stop trying to put everyone in a box. You can't find a box for me.Jinx 2 said:You go first. I'm tired of this stupid argument, when Christians openly support a president who flouts every principle of following Jesus, starting with the basics of treating other people the way you would have them treat you and definitely including caring for the "least of these."contrario said:You should lead the charge by giving up anything you make above $50K per year to fix those issues.Username checks out said:
I have way more money and progeny than 4 years ago, which is great, but have deteriorated physical health due to high workaholism and borderline alcoholism, so it's a wash?
As a rich person I tend to see my personal betterment to be uncorrelated to the overall health of the country. I think that querying the oppressed underclass is a better indicator of such matters. Sort of like how the advancement of women's rights directly correlates to a nation's prosperity.
If you want others to lead by example, do it yourself first. Until then, stfu.
So you are saying Jinx should call herself out? How does that work?contrario said:I'm not a Christian and I believe everyone should keep more of the money they make. You are barking up the wrong tree. Username checks out claims that work needs to be done to help the poor, but he is self-proclaimed rich. So that means he clearly isn't doing his part if that's what he believes. Why don't you call him out and not be a hypocrite for once in your life? And stop trying to put everyone in a box. You can't find a box for me.Jinx 2 said:You go first. I'm tired of this stupid argument, when Christians openly support a president who flouts every principle of following Jesus, starting with the basics of treating other people the way you would have them treat you and definitely including caring for the "least of these."contrario said:You should lead the charge by giving up anything you make above $50K per year to fix those issues.Username checks out said:
I have way more money and progeny than 4 years ago, which is great, but have deteriorated physical health due to high workaholism and borderline alcoholism, so it's a wash?
As a rich person I tend to see my personal betterment to be uncorrelated to the overall health of the country. I think that querying the oppressed underclass is a better indicator of such matters. Sort of like how the advancement of women's rights directly correlates to a nation's prosperity.
If you want others to lead by example, do it yourself first. Until then, stfu.
Finally you and I have something in common...we drink alot!Username checks out said:
I have way more money and progeny than 4 years ago, which is great, but have deteriorated physical health due to high workaholism and borderline alcoholism, so it's a wash?
As a rich person I tend to see my personal betterment to be uncorrelated to the overall health of the country. I think that querying the oppressed underclass is a better indicator of such matters. Sort of like how the advancement of women's rights directly correlates to a nation's prosperity.
Are you not religious? Or do you practice another faith? This is not a particularly friendly forum for non-believers, so I'm surprised you have so matter-of-factly announced that you're "not a Christian." But I suspect that your reliably conservative views will net you forgiveness for that sin, egregious as it's considered by some.contrario said:I'm not a Christian and I believe everyone should keep more of the money they make. You are barking up the wrong tree. Username checks out claims that work needs to be done to help the poor, but he is self-proclaimed rich. So that means he clearly isn't doing his part if that's what he believes. Why don't you call him out and not be a hypocrite for once in your life? And stop trying to put everyone in a box. You can't find a box for me.Jinx 2 said:You go first. I'm tired of this stupid argument, when Christians openly support a president who flouts every principle of following Jesus, starting with the basics of treating other people the way you would have them treat you and definitely including caring for the "least of these."contrario said:You should lead the charge by giving up anything you make above $50K per year to fix those issues.Username checks out said:
I have way more money and progeny than 4 years ago, which is great, but have deteriorated physical health due to high workaholism and borderline alcoholism, so it's a wash?
As a rich person I tend to see my personal betterment to be uncorrelated to the overall health of the country. I think that querying the oppressed underclass is a better indicator of such matters. Sort of like how the advancement of women's rights directly correlates to a nation's prosperity.
If you want others to lead by example, do it yourself first. Until then, stfu.
Poor leadership from whom? Your mayor? Your governor? Your president? All of the above?Jinx 2 said:"Dealing with the Corona virus" is a charitable description of what's happening in the U.S.Midnight Rider said:
Not a fair question, as we were not dealing with the Corona virus 4 years ago.
We're divided between the people who are dealing with it (local leaders, public health officials, governors in some states, people who take it seriously) and those who aren't dealing with it and are furious that anyone else is trying: (Trump, many members of his administration and everybody who is carrying on as if things are business as usual or worse, making a big deal about wearing a mask or social distancing).
We're certainly not, as a unified nation, "dealing with it" effectively and with good intentions. We're letting it happen and pointing fingers--the result of extremely poor leadership.
Would I be a better Christian if I openly rioted, protested? What would you have me do? Am I not supposed to support the President who is duly elected by the people?Jinx 2 said:You go first. I'm tired of this stupid argument, when Christians openly support a president who flouts every principle of following Jesus, starting with the basics of treating other people the way you would have them treat you and definitely including caring for the "least of these."contrario said:You should lead the charge by giving up anything you make above $50K per year to fix those issues.Username checks out said:
I have way more money and progeny than 4 years ago, which is great, but have deteriorated physical health due to high workaholism and borderline alcoholism, so it's a wash?
As a rich person I tend to see my personal betterment to be uncorrelated to the overall health of the country. I think that querying the oppressed underclass is a better indicator of such matters. Sort of like how the advancement of women's rights directly correlates to a nation's prosperity.
If you want others to lead by example, do it yourself first. Until then, stfu.
Jinx 2 said:Are you not religious? Or do you practice another faith? This is not a particularly friendly forum for non-believers, so I'm surprised you have so matter-of-factly announced that you're "not a Christian." But I suspect that your reliably conservative views will net you forgiveness for that sin, egregious as it's considered by some.contrario said:I'm not a Christian and I believe everyone should keep more of the money they make. You are barking up the wrong tree. Username checks out claims that work needs to be done to help the poor, but he is self-proclaimed rich. So that means he clearly isn't doing his part if that's what he believes. Why don't you call him out and not be a hypocrite for once in your life? And stop trying to put everyone in a box. You can't find a box for me.Jinx 2 said:You go first. I'm tired of this stupid argument, when Christians openly support a president who flouts every principle of following Jesus, starting with the basics of treating other people the way you would have them treat you and definitely including caring for the "least of these."contrario said:You should lead the charge by giving up anything you make above $50K per year to fix those issues.Username checks out said:
I have way more money and progeny than 4 years ago, which is great, but have deteriorated physical health due to high workaholism and borderline alcoholism, so it's a wash?
As a rich person I tend to see my personal betterment to be uncorrelated to the overall health of the country. I think that querying the oppressed underclass is a better indicator of such matters. Sort of like how the advancement of women's rights directly correlates to a nation's prosperity.
If you want others to lead by example, do it yourself first. Until then, stfu.
I'm tired of corporations that socialize their costs, including pensions and unemployment, and privatize their profits. When they start giving everything THEY make above a certain very low threshold ($75K is supposedly the minimum family income in this country where money is not a constant worry) for the beterment of society, you can start pointing at individuals to contribute in a similar fashion. But you should never ask other people to do something you aren't willing to do yourself, whether it's pick up dog poop or pay more taxes or take reasonably public health precautions to reduce the spread of COVID 19).
Let's be clear: You don't have a screaming idea of what username or anyone else on this forum does to help the poor, so your statement that "he clearly isn't doing his part" has no basis in fact you can verify in any way. You read a lot more into his post than he put there, and you lambasted him for "not doing his part" when you don't even know what his part IS, much less whether he's doing it or not. And YOU claim to be the fact-based, objecive poster here. Wow.
What he does say is that he's worked really hard in the last 4 years and made a lot of money doing it. You state in the post I'm responding to directly that you "believe everyone should keep more of the money they make." So what's your problem?