[bbbbmw]

Gotta love the "spread that wealth around" crowd:

http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/19/obama-house-rich/

Obama criticizes the wealthy at his South Africa speech, before going home to his (one of two) $8m mansions...

He joins Bernie and Gore and Kerry and....

[gonzo]

You tell em Barack!

[The Wind Breezes]

I think it's hilarious that Obama haters give the guy so much press. Politicians of all parties are demonstrably and obviously career liars. You shouldn't give a shit about the guy anyway, he's not very important anymore.

[gonzo]

As long as he keeps pretending to be a Saint, he's going to be in the news.

Barack, you're so sweet and special.
Ooooooooo, Barack.

Pffftt. Worthless Kewpie doll president.

[jmg]

I'd rather have a wealthy hypocrite in his own home than a traitor in the white house.

[gjm120]

Epitome of elitism. They have a fortune in assets because they are special.

The reason anyone should care is they want to tax people in the middle.

If someone is really concerned about income inequality, there is a vehicle to address that problem. It's called charitable giving. US median income and wealth are something around $60,000 and $97,000, respectively. Please give your asset and income down to that level and do some good.

PS. I don't like 'chicken hawk' hypocrisy either before someone throws out a "what about...."

[jmg]

Originally Posted by gjm120

Epitome of elitism. They have a fortune in assets because they are special.

The reason anyone should care is they want to tax people in the middle.

If someone is really concerned about income inequality, there is a vehicle to address that problem. It's called charitable giving. US median income and wealth are something around $60,000 and $97,000, respectively. Please give your asset and income down to that level and do some good.

PS. I don't like 'chicken hawk' hypocrisy either before someone throws out a "what about...."

This would apply to more than just Obama. As for the "what about..." argument, its clear that the whole thread is a "what about Obama" response to criticism towards another politician that the creator of this thread has historically and vehemently supported. One can logically deduce that hypocrisy isn't unique to either person: but that's not the picture the OP wanted to paint. That would be too reasonable.

[shay2nak]

Originally Posted by jmg

I'd rather have a wealthy hypocrite in his own home than a traitor in the white house.

[gjm120]

Originally Posted by jmg

This would apply to more than just Obama. As for the "what about..." argument, its clear that the whole thread is a "what about Obama" response to criticism towards another politician that the creator of this thread has historically and vehemently supported. One can logically deduce that hypocrisy isn't unique to either person: but that's not the picture the OP wanted to paint. That would be too reasonable.

I took the thread as being about Obama and elitists. The initial post mentions others. Generally the wealthy left advocates income equality and the chicken hawk right is ready for war too easily.

So because someone who defends Trump hits out at Obama you say Trump's a traitor. I think Trump is an obnoxious idiot but didn't know that he collaborated with a state the US is at war with. This is why politics in the US have gotten so screwed up. I'm going to say the sun doesn't rise if someone I disagree with says it does.

Looking at your garage list, did this all hit a nerve?

I need to stay away from this subforum - it's as aggravating as flipping thru all the news channels.

[Delta0311]

Originally Posted by jmg

I'd rather have a wealthy hypocrite in his own home than a traitor in the white house.

So he's a traitor now? Ok post evidence.

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by jmg

I'd rather have a wealthy hypocrite in his own home than a traitor in the white house.

Proof? ..oh wait...there is none

[bbbbmw]

Originally Posted by jmg

This would apply to more than just Obama. As for the "what about..." argument, its clear that the whole thread is a "what about Obama" response to criticism towards another politician that the creator of this thread has historically and vehemently supported. One can logically deduce that hypocrisy isn't unique to either person: but that's not the picture the OP wanted to paint. That would be too reasonable.

It really had nothing whatsoever to do with the Billionaire Trump - it was about how Barack has all along positioned himself as Robin Hood, but is a hypocrite - like the others I cited.

But now that you mention it... Trump has been anything but a hypocrite about his wealth. He loud, boisterous, and pretty much of an asshole about it. Which is why he's more real, and less "politician."

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by bbbbmw

Gotta love the "spread that wealth around" crowd:

http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/19/obama-house-rich/

Obama criticizes the wealthy at his South Africa speech, before going home to his (one of two) $8m mansions...

He joins Bernie and Gore and Kerry and....

IIRC one house is a rental. I don't know about the second.

In any case if people want to spend $$ listening to him flap his gums so be it. I could GAS.

[bbbbmw]

Originally Posted by jmg

I'd rather have a wealthy hypocrite in his own home than a traitor in the white house.

Yes - I'm glad Obama is out of the White House as well - hopefully he will do less damage at home.

[BimmerBoomer]

Originally Posted by bbbbmw

He joins Bernie and Gore and Kerry and....

Most of his household net worth is in his house. Obama appears to have about $3.4 million dollars free for investment - nothing for a broker to swoon over, apart from the promotional possibilities. Gore and Kerry are in another league.

Of course Obama was opining on the consequences of growing income inequality. This idea that everyone left of center should take a vow of poverty is a shopworn right wing meme, and one that fits perfectly with your politics of grievance.

[bbbbmw]

Originally Posted by BimmerBoomer

Most of his household net worth is in his house. Obama appears to have about $3.4 million dollars free for investment - nothing for a broker to swoon over, apart from the promotional possibilities. Gore and Kerry are in another league.

Of course Obama was opining on the consequences of growing income inequality. This idea that everyone left of center should take a vow of poverty is a shopworn right wing meme, and one that fits perfectly with your politics of grievance.

I don't think anyone should take a vow of poverty.

I think people should practice charity according to their conscience, not by government mandates.

I also don't think people should exercise largesse with other people's money.

Much less, "spread other people's money around."

See the difference?

[jmg]

Originally Posted by bbbbmw

It really had nothing whatsoever to do with the Billionaire Trump - it was about how Barack has all along positioned himself as Robin Hood, but is a hypocrite - like the others I cited.

But now that you mention it... Trump has been anything but a hypocrite about his wealth. He loud, boisterous, and pretty much of an asshole about it. Which is why he's more real, and less "politician."

He's not a "politician". He's a reality star who embodies nepotism.

[bbbbmw]

Originally Posted by jmg

He's not a "politician". He's a reality star who embodies nepotism.

It's the same thing....

[BimmerBoomer]

Originally Posted by bbbbmw

I don't think anyone should take a vow of poverty.

I think people should practice charity according to their conscience, not by government mandates.

I also don't think people should exercise largesse with other people's money.

Much less, "spread other people's money around."

See the difference?

Social and infrastructure spending enables the creation of wealth: it is just good business, not charity. American public largesse is another problem with deep roots in your political history; the money could be spent far more effectively. Anyway, none of this has anything to do with hypocrisy.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by bbbbmw

Gotta love the "spread that wealth around" crowd:

http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/19/obama-house-rich/

Obama criticizes the wealthy at his South Africa speech, before going home to his (one of two) $8m mansions...

He joins Bernie and Gore and Kerry and....

The actual comments and that article's interpretation are umm...vastly different. Definitely explains the outlandish and misguided views you've formed.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by bbbbmw

It's the same thing....

No it isn't. Cronyism is different from nepotism. Unfortunately DJT is up to his surgically tied down badger fur with both.

[gjm120]

Anyone who doesn't see hypocrisy in the statements Obama made is just too much in love with him or in hate with Trump. I'm assuming the statements attributed to him are correct.

Everyone always talks about getting the rich to pay w/ the definition of rich being those that have more than me. My perfect tax policy is to tax every dollar above my taxable income at 90%. Of course indexed to my taxable income every year.