DC Tom Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Now wouldn't it be nice if these billionaires would allow significant chunks of their money to trickle down to us blue collar folk who would like a job that pays well, , includes healthcare, provides a legitimate chance at retirement, and with some measure of job security.probably not going to happen 222125[/snapback] Be nicer if you worked for your own earnings instead of wishing some billionaire would give you a handout... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 create jobs and pay better wages for us folk here in America that include more affordable healthcare for the family, pension plans, and some job security. Look at all the wealthy corporate owners and their over paid executives. There are 100's of billions tied up in personal wealth for a small percentage. Meanwhile way to many of us "blue collar" folk are left bouncing from one job to the next that offer substandard wages, little or no healthcare and little or no retirement. How many billions of $$$ does a person need to be wealthy enough to live comfortably while way too many are grasping for whatever we can get. and don't misinterpret my feelings as socialist. I'm all for personal wealth just not at the extremes we are seeing today. Maybe we need a salary cap for corporate America to ensure money is getting down to the middle and lower classes. It is us who provides these corporations with their wealth when all is said and done. 222150[/snapback] Your kidding right? When is it anybodys job to craete jobs? Create your own job, that is what Warren did. His job is to create wealth for all who keep investing in Berkshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 create jobs and pay better wages for us folk here in America that include more affordable healthcare for the family, pension plans, and some job security. Look at all the wealthy corporate owners and their over paid executives. There are 100's of billions tied up in personal wealth for a small percentage. Meanwhile way to many of us "blue collar" folk are left bouncing from one job to the next that offer substandard wages, little or no healthcare and little or no retirement. How many billions of $$$ does a person need to be wealthy enough to live comfortably while way too many are grasping for whatever we can get. and don't misinterpret my feelings as socialist. I'm all for personal wealth just not at the extremes we are seeing today. Maybe we need a salary cap for corporate America to ensure money is getting down to the middle and lower classes. It is us who provides these corporations with their wealth when all is said and done. 222150[/snapback] Saving $100 a month at 10% annual return will make you a millionaire in 45 years. Whining about there being no opportunity in America will make you a millionaire NEVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyMark Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Be nicer if you worked for your own earnings instead of wishing some billionaire would give you a handout... 222259[/snapback] Let me say in advance that my reply will probably help move this thread....here it goes..... This whole concept of income redistribution is troubling. While I would like to be as wealthy as Warren I am not jealous of it nor envious that he should "give me" some as I have done nothing too earn that kind of money. I am happy with what I earn as it is fair. Yesterday in the Indianapolis Star a city resident wrote in and said that her, her husband, and her four kids are having a hard time living on her INCOME as 83% of her income is spent on rent. It goes on to say that her INCOME is soley derived from federal aid as both adults are unemployed (probably able to work but for reasons unbeknowst to us) they are not working. That she considers federal and state assistance based on our tax dollars as INCOME, her INCOME is amazing. I don't want to be harsh or unforgiving for those truly in need as I have no problem with people getting taken care of when they CANNOT take care of themselves, but for those that abuse that American benefit I simply am disgusted at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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