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Why don't Americans get tired (Original Post) samplegirl Feb 2020 OP
People want to be successful so they admire the rich... cbdo2007 Feb 2020 #1
Keep working samplegirl Feb 2020 #2
They aren't even thinking about trickle down... cbdo2007 Feb 2020 #10
well written Rider3 Feb 2020 #4
I agree. Many people emulate the people they want to be. SharonClark Feb 2020 #5
I guess they don't consider themselves samplegirl Feb 2020 #7
They do...but they are thinking "if only I would get a chance... cbdo2007 Feb 2020 #9
Additionally, the GOP perpetuates the "see you soon" myth... In It to Win It Feb 2020 #11
I AM sick of it Rider3 Feb 2020 #3
Relentless Propaganda maxsolomon Feb 2020 #6
Because there are a whole lot of people... GaYellowDawg Feb 2020 #8

cbdo2007

(9,213 posts)
1. People want to be successful so they admire the rich...
Wed Feb 12, 2020, 05:08 PM
Feb 2020

they look down on the poor because they consider them failures and want to distance themselves from them, even if they are them.

They will never catch on. For one thing, most people aren't paying attention and DGAF. As long as they have their mcmansion and their SUV and can watch Real Housewives, they are content.

cbdo2007

(9,213 posts)
10. They aren't even thinking about trickle down...
Wed Feb 12, 2020, 07:45 PM
Feb 2020

They are thinking that could be them because they deserve it because they go to church and save unborn babies and love Jesus.

That's our problem sometimes, we focus on trickle down and proving it wrong when they aren't even thinking about trickle down at all. We need to focus on how they will prosper under our plan because they don't care about equality or the poor or whoever, they just care about themselves and their fantasy life.

SharonClark

(10,014 posts)
5. I agree. Many people emulate the people they want to be.
Wed Feb 12, 2020, 05:58 PM
Feb 2020

They want to be rich.
They don't want to be associated with the poor.

samplegirl

(11,489 posts)
7. I guess they don't consider themselves
Wed Feb 12, 2020, 06:14 PM
Feb 2020

working class poor. But most of us are! I guess none of these trump supporters have to shop at the dollar general!

cbdo2007

(9,213 posts)
9. They do...but they are thinking "if only I would get a chance...
Wed Feb 12, 2020, 07:42 PM
Feb 2020

I could get rich too with my ideas." They live in a fantasy world, not in their own reality.

By the way...dollar tree has Valentine's cards 2 for a $1. I'm good for this year and next year, woohoo!!

In It to Win It

(8,278 posts)
11. Additionally, the GOP perpetuates the "see you soon" myth...
Wed Feb 12, 2020, 07:52 PM
Feb 2020

The idea of “you’re not over here with us in one-percent land, but you will be. See you soon”

Rider3

(919 posts)
3. I AM sick of it
Wed Feb 12, 2020, 05:17 PM
Feb 2020

I'd rather pay more out of my check if it helps someone get insurance. People are greedy like never before.

GaYellowDawg

(4,449 posts)
8. Because there are a whole lot of people...
Wed Feb 12, 2020, 07:02 PM
Feb 2020

... who are convinced that they're going to join the rich club "some day."

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