Why do we idolize people Money

[JIBBBY]

I have money, it's overrated. You need it though for security in life and to enjoy the finer things but it doesn't always bring happiness.

Money doesn't make the man, man makes the money.

You can really help others that are less fortunate which is nice if you can not be greedy and think outside your own selfish self centered world if you are really paid. That is typically challenging for the rich to do though.

[MinnesotaFats]

Do you know that to a certainty?

How many living creatures have inhabited earth?

Only 1 can think beyond survival.

God is a human concept and, guess what, earth existed before humans, yet the dinosaurs didn't know of or conceive of a God....so if God only exists in the human mind, then God came after the world was made, ergo, God cannot be the Creator.

[mjsuax13]

Money is everything

The USA the 1st Country to be founded on the idea of private property rights & ownership.

History, up til then, you worked for the Count, who taxed you on your sharecropping, and you died w nothing because it was the Kings realm.

If you don't have money you're just another fukking loser w no clue about what it means to be free, to say FU to anyone you want....if you take hand outs & assistance from the State you're a loser and if you vite to expand that shit, you're a jerkoff

Money is all that matters.

You ARE what you're worth...you are what you own

Own nothing, you are nothing

AMEN. I could not even put into writing on this forum the things money has allowed me to do. People wouldn’t believe it anyway or just hate. I’m talking professionally, personally, for my family, etc…

also- absolute maniac debauchery. My life is amazing.

[pavyracer]

Money is the root of all evil.

Even Jesus denounced moneychangers at the Temple:



" And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold doves, And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves."

[mjsuax13]

Money is the root of all evil.

Even Jesus denounced moneychangers at the Temple:



" And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold doves, And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves."

Yeah… that’s why they pass around the collection plate 3 times during mass.

[jjgold]

Do not make money your God

[edawg]

Yeah… that’s why they pass around the collection plate 3 times during mass.

People think the brothel, bar, and the casino are where the biggest sinners are but nowhere has Jesus been more dishonored that in the pulpits and the courtrooms of this country. They are not only black robe prostitutes they are hypocrites that pass unrighteousness judgments upon their fellow man.

[TommieGunshot]

....if you take hand outs & assistance from the State you're a loser and if you vite to expand that shit, you're a jerkoff

There is NO reason any family that's been in America 2+ generations shouldn't have $1mm in accumulated wealth (net).

Handouts are only ok if someone was born into the right family.

[pavyracer]

Yeah… that’s why they pass around the collection plate 3 times during mass.

Jesus was talking about money changers in the temple. People who used the temple to take advantage of the poor by charging outrageous interest to the poor who needed help to feed their families.

Donating to the collection plate to buy food for the food bank is not the same. It is part of Jesus teachings. Give to the poor who need it more than you do.

[MinnesotaFats]

This is funny

I just picked up $200 on Saint Peter's -4.5

[slewfan]

This is funny

I just picked up $200 on Saint Peter's -4.5

lol.. I just hit 4 aces with a kicker on the dollar machine. 2 K. Today is a good day… If you are a decent person, I see nothing wrong with money. If you are a prick, money or not, I would just avoid you.. But I will never be jealous. There will always be someone with more..

When people stop judging each other, the world will then be a better place.. Until then, I prefer to have money working for me and not complain about someone else..

If you don’t have money, be a good person. Some People do like to share..

As of today, the politicians are the largest group of in your face criminals. They fool people into thinking it’s the corporations.. But, the politicians are the ones who benefit most from Corporate handouts..

In any event, money can, at times buy happiness, health and time; to some degree. Yet, there are so many people with money who are unhappy, unhealthy and have very little time left…

The secret to life is “peace of mind”. Find it, and you’ve found the fountain of youth, all the riches in the world and supreme happiness….

[Otters27]

Lots of good stuff in this thread

[JIBBBY]

Money is the root of all evil. We sure like it though..

[Gaze73]

When I get rich I'll give $500 tips to hot waitresses to make their day and maybe take them home later.

[Goat Milk]

How many living creatures have inhabited earth?

Only 1 can think beyond survival.

God is a human concept and, guess what, earth existed before humans, yet the dinosaurs didn't know of or conceive of a God....so if God only exists in the human mind, then God came after the world was made, ergo, God cannot be the Creator.

So in a world where only 1 species can think beyond survival, your theory is that this species (us) evolved from one of the species that is not able to think beyond survival?

[trobin31]

People who have real wealth don’t flaunt it...he’s emotionally broken and using it as a crutch boost a broken ego...thus he is fake wealthy...look at the most real wealthy people in the world...Buffett & Musk....then look at the fake wealthy like Trump & Mayweather...both very clear examples on how to live regardless of your circumstances, while the other two clearly broken and rely on materialistic virtue

[jackpot269]

Money is everything

The USA the 1st Country to be founded on the idea of private property rights & ownership.

History, up til then, you worked for the Count, who taxed you on your sharecropping, and you died w nothing because it was the Kings realm.

If you don't have money you're just another fukking loser w no clue about what it means to be free, to say FU to anyone you want....if you take hand outs & assistance from the State you're a loser and if you vite to expand that shit, you're a jerkoff

Money is all that matters.

You ARE what you're worth...you are what you own

Own nothing, you are nothing

I worked for 35 years 48 to 60 hours a week never had the nice 40 hour a week job, Always worked OT. The last 20 of the 35 years I owned a business that I ran and sold it in 2017 and Im not wealthy but I live very comfortable!! I don't think ill ever be in a situation to need state money given to me, outside a major costly event, I should have a nice little something to leave my daughter, but if I ever did anyone that felt that way about me could go straight to HELL after all that I paid in!!

[asiagambler]

I idolize money

[JIBBBY]

People who have real wealth don’t flaunt it...he’s emotionally broken and using it as a crutch boost a broken ego...thus he is fake wealthy...look at the most real wealthy people in the world...Buffett & Musk....then look at the fake wealthy like Trump & Mayweather...both very clear examples on how to live regardless of your circumstances, while the other two clearly broken and rely on materialistic virtue

Smart wealthy people don't flaunt it because they don't wanna get jacked and or taken advantage of. They are humble. Don't wanna become a target. Most have their wealth invested and tied up in something secure also. So they don't get tempted and spend it foolishly.

Stupid sport athletes worth millions flaunt it like crazy with exotic cars, diamonds and gold bling, etc. Most blow it and end up completely broke in their 50's and 60's.

[MinnesotaFats]

So in a world where only 1 species can think beyond survival, your theory is that this species (us) evolved from one of the species that is not able to think beyond survival?

No, I don't believe we evolved that long ago....I'm not talented enough to pontificate on the origins of man, but I can suggest that environmental changes (temperature, oxygen levels, different games & acid levels in minerals, etc) would induce biological reactions that take simple organisms and make them complex.

Point being, there was not intelligence pre human, and had that astroid not hit the Yucatan there'd be no humans, if there were no humans, then there's no God.

So that's 2 strikes against God. Just by applying simple Holmes type logic we can deduce that God does not exist.

[MinnesotaFats]

People who have real wealth don’t flaunt it...he’s emotionally broken and using it as a crutch boost a broken ego...thus he is fake wealthy...look at the most real wealthy people in the world...Buffett & Musk....then look at the fake wealthy like Trump & Mayweather...both very clear examples on how to live regardless of your circumstances, while the other two clearly broken and rely on materialistic virtue

Buffet is the biggest POS house never read a bad word about.

Look what he did to his adopted granddaughter, holding money over her head like he's a king maker.

....and why is Trump or Mayweather fake wealth? Trump owns some of the nicest properties in the world, has a business worth billions (it really just has to be because you don't get loans like he's got if the assets aren't there)

[edawg]

Makes me laugh when people hold up Warren Buffet as something special. A billionaire cheapskate who makes his money off of people suffering. Same idiots that think Bill Gates is smart an Oprah is talented.

[MaltedHopsFrenzy]

Money Changes Everything…..

[manny24]

we have a bilzerian type society now

irresponsibility, misdirection, lies and zero accountability

pretty cool

[Otters27]

Makes me laugh when people hold up Warren Buffet as something special. A billionaire cheapskate who makes his money off of people suffering. Same idiots that think Bill Gates is smart an Oprah is talented.

I think that's what my question is. Why do we idolize money. I understand idolizing talent but money seems different

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Ott...how barreled-in are you?

[d2bets]

This is how broke people talk. Makes them feel better about being broke.

Money isn't everything, but it sure helps.

[d2bets]

I have money, it's overrated. You need it though for security in life and to enjoy the finer things but it doesn't always bring happiness.

Money doesn't make the man, man makes the money.

You can really help others that are less fortunate which is nice if you can not be greedy and think outside your own selfish self centered world if you are really paid. That is typically challenging for the rich to do though.

Money buys time and freedom to do whatever you want. If you're broke, you're tied to whatever your job is and always worried about how to pay the rent and bills.

[Otters27]

Ott...how barreled-in are you?

Barrelled in.

[mjsuax13]

Otters, does your wife still control your finances?

[edawg]

I think that's what my question is. Why do we idolize money. I understand idolizing talent but money seems different

I don't understand why people idolize any other human being. Best trait you can have is good judgment. Seen wealthy, talented, strong, and beautiful people end up in the gutter because they don't have it.

[TheLock]

you are what you own

I was very fortunate to have a great job with great long term benefits.

But if you honestly believe that “you are what you own”, I feel kinda bad for you.

I know several wealthy people who are miserable. Whining about how long it takes to play a penetrating round of golf at a beautiful country club.

[d2bets]

I was very fortunate to have a great job with great long term benefits.

But if you honestly believe that “you are what you own”, I feel kinda bad for you.

I know several wealthy people who are miserable. Whining about how long it takes to play a penetrating round of golf at a beautiful country club.

How do you're know they're miserable? Maybe they just thoroughly enjoy whining.

[pavyracer]

Money doesn't buy happiness. The suicide rate of people with money is much greater than people with no money. A lot of the people that make it over 100 years old are poor because they didn't spent their whole lives worshipping money and material possessions and ignoring their health.

[d2bets]

Money doesn't buy happiness. The suicide rate of people with money is much greater than people with no money. A lot of the people that make it over 100 years old are poor because they didn't spent their whole lives worshipping money and material possessions and ignoring their health.

Not really true. There is strong correlation between greater levels of wealth and life expectancy.

First, higher income was associated with greater longevity throughout the income distribution. The gap in life expectancy between the richest 1% and poorest 1% of individuals was 14.6 years (95% CI, 14.4 to 14.8 years) for men and 10.1 years (95% CI, 9.9 to 10.3 years) for women.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4866586/#:~:text=First%2C%20higher%20income%20wa s%20associated,to%2010.3%20years)%20for% 20women.