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Tag Archives: wealth
I have the absolute right to PARDON myself
“As has been stated by numerous legal scholars, I have the absolute right to PARDON myself, but why would I do that when I have done nothing wrong? In the meantime, the never ending Witch Hunt, led by 13 very … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged 1%, deplorables, Donald Trump, Evangelicals, Franklin Graham, God, Mr. Tangerine Man, pardon, Rich, Richard Nixon, Trump, wealth, white nationalist
8 Comments
What do you need when you already have everything?
“Republicans Senators are working hard to pass the biggest Tax Cuts in the history of our Country. The Bill is getting better and better. This is a once in a generation chance. Obstructionist Dems trying to block because they think … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged Democrats, deplorables, Donald Trump, MAGA, middle class, Republicans, Rich, Steven Mnuchin, tax reform, Taxes, Trump, wealth, Working-class
9 Comments
The foxes guarding the tax reform hen-house
“Why is it that if you take advantage of a corporate tax break you’re a smart businessman, but if you take advantage of something so you don’t go hungry, you’re a moocher?” – Jon Stewart Here is the estimated net … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged congress, Democrats, Donald Trump, Fox, Hen House, MAGA, Republicans, Senate, Tax Break, tax reform, Taxes, Trump, wealth
13 Comments
The gospel of prosperity
Prosperity theology (sometimes referred to as the prosperity gospel, the health and wealth gospel, or the gospel of success) is a religious belief among some Christians, who hold that financial blessing and physical well-being are always the will of God for them, and that faith, positive speech, and donations to … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts
Tagged Christianity, Christmas, God, Houston, Hurricane Harvey, Jesus, Joel Osteen, megachurch, prosperity gospel, Prosperity theology, Religion, shelter, wealth
17 Comments
Privilege
My wife is the daughter of a prominent Doctor in our community. My father in-law is a very compassionate, kind and humble man. He does not have a pretentious bone in his body. But because he loves to play golf … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Thoughts
Tagged arrogance, Country Club, Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr, entitlement, lifestyle, privilege, rules, Russia, russiagate, Trump, wealth
9 Comments
The wide views of Donald Trump
“Views are colorful and interesting and life-enhancing—as long as we know they are views.” – A. J. Bocchino I overworked by 56-year-old body Saturday riding my bicycle then coming home and putting new lumber on my deck. After lifting sixteen … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Thoughts
Tagged deplorables, Donald Trump, economics, Make America Great Again, Needs, Opinion, Poor, Rich, Trump, Views, wants, wealth
4 Comments
When status stunts your growth
I grew up in a very middle class suburban neighborhood filled with two style of houses, brick ranches and tri-levels. Everything and everyone was homogeneous. No one had a bigger or nicer house, and no one drove a fancier car. It … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Thoughts
Tagged Bully, Care, Compassion, desires, Heart, Lessons, middle class, money, prestige, status, wealth, youth
12 Comments