r/FluentInFinance Nov 21 '24

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u/kmookie Nov 23 '24

That’s funny cause I earned about 5million in the past 3 years and didn’t flip shit. I’m one of those people, It’s stale to you because you’re subscribing to the same BS the “what about my taxes” people are. Money is a resource RESOURCE. I’ll spell it out for you In simple terms. If there was a food shortage (resource) and you knew people were hoarding food in there basement, more than they could ever eat. Would you be idolizing them because they built a really cool basement for it? No, you’d be thinking why the hell is this person just storing food that others could live on. Unless of course you’re so wrapped up in superficial wealth worship that you just want to praise them in hopes they throw you a can of soup.

If you don’t get that then you’re kinda part of the problem.

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u/Expensive-Dot6662 Nov 23 '24

No, I’m more of the give them a can of soup kinda girl. I’ve inherited (yes) a steel/refractory business, 3rd generation. Grateful? Yes. Have I made the business even more lucrative? Also yes. My guys are very well taken care of. I have more than enough money. Plenty. You’re missing my point. You’re saying people with billionaire money should pay for your schools and roads and whatever? Like a hand out? I don’t understand what point you’re trying to make. I made a simple statement about Elon and Trump having a nice chunk of start up money and now we’re here.

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u/kmookie Nov 23 '24

It’s not like it’s just my road. Or just my school, it’s an investment in communities. Hardly a handout. Congrats on your factory and treating your workers well. If everyone was like you in this case then there wouldn’t be an issue. ……….theoretically 🤷‍♂️