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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumstrumad the one percenter-- I will strip naked and do the "Walk of Shame" as my penance.
It seems I've been classified as a 1 percenter on this here forum by the self appointed High Sparrow of DU.
I've never felt so ashamed!
So puzzled....
herding cats
(19,565 posts)I thought trumad had jelly brain from doing a marathon viewing of GoT's season 5!
BainsBane
(53,035 posts)I've seen people called allies of the 1 percent and Goldman Sachs because the have the nerve to disagree with someone.
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)And everyone can do the same too- once we hobble that darned oligarchy! Lawyers and plane tickets for all us "special interest" people- the heavens shall rain them down on us!
BainsBane
(53,035 posts)is what it's called.
Yes, I have not witnessed it myself but have heard that the GOP phrase "special interests" is now being used to describe the majority of Americans, essentially everyone but straight, white men of a certain income.
PowerToThePeople
(9,610 posts)"Look at me!" post.
pintobean
(18,101 posts)Yeah.
Jesus Malverde
(10,274 posts)From someone living in a prairie home companion episode.
HERVEPA
(6,107 posts)CJCRANE
(18,184 posts):rings bell:
BainsBane
(53,035 posts)by people who pull in $200k a year. If you dare to think anything matters but the great and noble struggle of the 10 percent against the 1 percent, you're the enemy.
Jesus Malverde
(10,274 posts)Try to keep up.
See post number 2
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)Just asking inn case I have to fee ashamed myself.
BainsBane
(53,035 posts)You might be surprised to learn that the top 20 percent of income earners bring in a household income of just over $100,000. The top 10 percent of earners have a household income of more than $148,687. To be considered in the top 1 percent, household income is at least $521,411.
http://www.usfunds.com/investor-library/frank-talk/what-does-it-take-to-be-in-the-top-1-percent-not-as-much-as-you-think/#.VYHVx_lViko
If your household income is $195k a year, you're in the upper 5%,, $150k, upper 10 percent, and $100 k is upper 20 percent.
http://blogs.marketwatch.com/encore/2014/10/02/incomes-are-much-lower-than-you-think/
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)BainsBane
(53,035 posts)which I was feeling pretty good about until I saw a chart of just white people. It's skewed far higher, so I don't come out looking nearly so flush. Still, I don't feel like I have anything to complain about. It's a lot better than where I started out in life.
yuiyoshida
(41,832 posts)dirt poor. Wonders how I can even afford the internet :S
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)Sadly, we made it just in time to retire and now we are too tired to go anywhere. We just stay home, work in the yard, play with the dog and read or watch movies. Our big night out is to the local diner for catfish.
BainsBane
(53,035 posts)Yummm.
Two incomes do make a difference. I'm glad you're going okay.
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)I am retired and hubby is retiring this year. It just took us a long time to save to be able to do it
Logical
(22,457 posts)BainsBane
(53,035 posts)Is $100k. She was responding to a chart I posted.
hobbit709
(41,694 posts)cstanleytech
(26,293 posts)jeff47
(26,549 posts)ablamj
(333 posts)Hi Mitt!
BainsBane
(53,035 posts)in that one. It is useful to figure in cost of living in an area though.
stevenleser
(32,886 posts)My understanding is you need to have a net worth of $15-20 million or more to be 1% in wealth.
TexasTowelie
(112,246 posts)so that you are properly humiliated.
mythology
(9,527 posts)what has been seen, can't be unseen.
hunter
(38,317 posts)calimary
(81,314 posts)ellisonz
(27,711 posts)BainsBane
(53,035 posts)Blessed be the hooves of the Invisible Pink Unicorn.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)"R"
calimary
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Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)OK, I'm ready.
pintobean
(18,101 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)But hey I bet he doesn't have any hidden posts...so that makes up for his killing spree.
pintobean
(18,101 posts)after her "I'm back" thread, and all the failed alerts in it.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026824105
That one was a blast.
Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)What Trumad does with his cookies is his business.
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)Nye Bevan
(25,406 posts)And don't think a naked walk of shame can expunge that. I hereby sentence you to spend 4 years as an active poster on Free Republic.
Who knows--- Free Republic might turn me into the High Sparrow.
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)Sancho
(9,070 posts)Amazing recovery Trumad!
Rex
(65,616 posts)Now prepare to be enamored with 'honestly had no idea - all innocent' talk. We here who have fought and laughed together are the rotten core of DU...or so someone is pleased as pie to insinuate.
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)Dunno, have you tried it? I almost thought about it but was like, 'nah why what is the point.'
Seemed a lot of people liked it. So geek, how do you feel about being part of the Dirty 1%? I feel so rotten, no wait those are just my armpits...hmm...
Walk of Shame!
Nekked through a briar patch with a blindfold on, go I! Now I personally believe people that get just ONE hidden post are the true 1% around here...arggh I am an elitist! Shame! I feel it!
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)of course, DKF never had a post hidden.
trumad
(41,692 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)thumb tacks? Which do you prefer, I got both!
malaise
(269,054 posts)A DUzy on steroids
Gormy Cuss
(30,884 posts)Take an imaginary cut in pay instead.
trumad
(41,692 posts)High Sparrow indeed!
SHAME
SHAME
SHAME
SHAME
SHAME
SHAME
Call Me Wesley
(38,187 posts)DING-DONG ...
Or is it Ming-Mong? I always forget.
Puglover
(16,380 posts)Call Me Wesley
(38,187 posts)Yes, so far, I still somewhat exist on here.
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)Autumn
(45,106 posts)Please promises not to strip naked and do the "Walk of Shame". But if you must, do it in your bathroom.
"the self appointed High Sparrow of DU." that's a keeper.
Call Me Wesley
(38,187 posts)but I'm glad that you're back and not only the sparrows circle around here, pooping their self-wisdom onto all of us.
LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)Your shame, a result of your re-education training is complete. Now that you know the high standards of insincere posturing we are destined for, we expect you to post on Free Republic, rationalize it afterwards... and be very, very concerned when a tween on an airplane is not attired as conservatively as you like, giving you all the excuse you need to continue staring at her... out of an alleged concern of course.
trumad
(41,692 posts)madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)Welcome back.
trumad
(41,692 posts)madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)the word "douchebag"?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1204124#post3
Please be specific.
SixString
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Jesus Malverde
(10,274 posts)longship
(40,416 posts)Or other things that result in jury hides.
Maybe that should be folks' measure here. Then maybe we could get on with doing some good political work. The object is to work together, not piss off folks.
That is the way I see it.
randome
(34,845 posts)[hr][font color="blue"][center]"There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in."
Leonard Cohen, Anthem (1992)[/center][/font][hr]
mopinko
(70,122 posts)back in my day all you needed was money.
Gothmog
(145,320 posts)Bonobo
(29,257 posts)Wow.
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Personal insult as condescending of a Du'er getting a time out. Classic.
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I'm CONSISTENTLY rude!
BTW, did you ever make scrambled eggs?
bravenak
(34,648 posts)They came out delicious, bu I didn't use that cilantro. I put a little green onions cause I like mine kinda bangy.
I did not know you were CONSISTENTLY RUDE! Nice to know, though, I'll try to keep it in mind.
Bonobo
(29,257 posts)Some chives sounds like it would be good.
But did you find that the gentle cooking made a difference in the taste and consistency?
bravenak
(34,648 posts)I still cooked them a bit longer than he did, but they came out nice and kinda creamy. My husband liked it and he's picky with eggs.
Bonobo
(29,257 posts)Once you go with that, you don't go back!
Renew Deal
(81,861 posts)Where ya been?
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)I expanded my list and it works wonders.
William769
(55,147 posts)I have been also! AT least we are in good company.
Renew Deal
(81,861 posts)winter is coming
(11,785 posts)Solly Mack
(90,772 posts)Please. Pretty please.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)No, seriously, Hodor.
Pooka Fey
(3,496 posts)TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)On Wed Jun 17, 2015, 05:29 PM an alert was sent on the following post:
trumad the one percenter-- I will strip naked and do the "Walk of Shame" as my penance.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026853033
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He called Mineral Man a "High Sparrow." I'm not sure what it means but I'm sure it's a insult. If you know what it means please tell me and the other jurros.
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Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)One is, that people who ally themselves with authoritarians, zealots, and religious fundamentalists for reasons of short-term political convenience are often making a very big mistake.
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)Nye Bevan
(25,406 posts)You're so wealthy! Throw us all a party!