Vendetta1 said:

It's more about politics than rich people. I mean, Bill Gates for example gives so much every year. Same for many other rich people. Even Prince helps in his own quirky way.

MuthaFunka said:

So if I put in a title, "Generally speaking, are black people idiots?" that would make it a legit question?
I don't think so.

ArielB said:

Whether the question is "legit or not," isn't the issue. The issue is, he put a disclaimer on the question beforehand, indicating that he's not indicting all rich people.

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MuthaFunka said:

They should be grateful. Not everyone's wishes can be granted at once. When something good happens to you, or when you're successful, have wealth, the chances are someone else is suffering for it.

no!
but the opposite is yes

ZombieKitten said:

Well, he did! He covered his ass like he was supposed to, so the "Well, not ALL rich people don't care" folk wouldn't blast him!

MuthaFunka said:

yes I thought it clear

speaking in such non-specific terms doesn't really achieve much though, since there are all sorts of rich folks out.

PricelessHo said:

Co-

I won't jump into the "wealthy people = bad guys" bandwagon, some of them poor folks are just as rotton too.

I'm not sure it's an issue of caring. Most people can and will 'care' when given the opportunity.

I think it's more an issue of lack of empathy. That is, I imagine, a large number of wealthy people simply cannot relate or comprehend the difficulty of the mojority living from day to day, meal to meal. That's not necessarily a reflection on their nature, rather it's just simply not in their sphere of experience.

Having said that, there is no excuse for a complete lack of empathy. Being human should be the first step.

Yah there are some that do, and others that don't, and vice versa. Many ppl, rich and poor are typically products of their own environment and don't seem to keep an open mind to the real world outside of their own. Personally I know of a few wealthy families that are happy to associate with those of less fortune, and do acknowledge the welfare of others during this recession. I also know of many ppl that do give money to charities and volunteer their time especially lately with the bush fire crisis.

I also think it sets a good example when celebrities contribute their time and money to needy causes and prove that they are truly humbled humanitarians. The best example would have to be Nana Mouskouri, she's been a UNICEF goodwill ambassador since 1993, taking over from Audrey Hepburn, has tirelessly spent her time promoting the fundraising and advocacy work of many national committees. So if this woman who has sold more than 300 million albums, recorded 1,500 songs in 15 languages on 450 albums, has more then 300 gold and platinum albums worldwide, making her the world's best-selling female recording artist ever, can spend her time travelling to third world countries and caring enough to raise funds and help those less fortunate, then anyone can if they put their minds to it!

If it gets them a tax break or a mention in the news.

Out of the kindness of their heart? No...but like johnart said, they "care" when their is selfish motivation behind it.

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Yes I think there are some that do and are doing good things to help as they can.

"stuck in this ghetto life"
-Rick James

ZombieKitten said:

Right, it just gives a general idea on how people see rich people.

Harlepolis said:

MuthaFunka said:

aha! so this is about the perception we have of them?

ZombieKitten said:

Exactly! That's why Fury started the thread! Dang!

MuthaFunka said:

ZombieKitten said:

Not so hard, dangit!

ZombieKitten said:

Not so hard, dangit!

MuthaFunka said:

I can't even remember what the original post said any more

ZombieKitten said:

Oh lawd!

Harlepolis said:

That's no doubt true. But there's also no escaping the fact that with wealth comes responsibility.

Being a little more insular and protective of what you have is a lot more justifiable when you don't have much to begin with.

Generally speaking, HELL NO!


But, there are exceptions. One reasonably wealthy man that I know of only casually spent the first 15 years of his life bouncing between women's homes and homeless shelters with his single mother. And believe me, he gives a shit about the underclass, having been among them until his mid-teens.

As Joe Biden.

Fury said:

Maybe she worried so much for a reason. So many people lost their house since this mortage crisis started... It's scary...

It's "scary" Mary, not scaRry
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