General Chit-Chat Thread - No Spoilers

[Sakura]

Yeah, I don't think he thought he would win.

 

[Smart Marx]

No, I don't think he did either. But I don't go as far as to say he wanted to lose like others say. I think he wanted to win and had ideas for it, just didn't think he'd get that far.

 

[Sakura]

I will say, one current democratic trend I don't agree with that I've changed my stance on over the years is just how much they want to tax the rich and how much they want to consolidate wealth. Mostly because I see what some people like Bill Gates and Elon Musk are doing with their fortunes for the good of the world.

 

[Sakura]

A lot of the work for curing diseases that Gates has done would not be possibly without his wealth.

 

[Smart Marx]

Right? I don't buy 100% into Libertarian ideas, but they always say private business owners would make far better donors than the Government and I don't think they're wrong when it comes to those two.

 

[Sakura]

Yeah. I mean, a lot of wealthy people do just live extravagant lives and could be more beneficial if they were highly taxed. But others aren't, and are into humanitarian efforts and do a lot of good. So it's complex.

 

[Smart Marx]

Plus, I never got the idea of being mad at people for being successful. The only have money because you literally voluntarily gave it to them. Don't want them to be rich, don't buy a Windows computer. Don't shop at Amazon. Don't shop at Walmart.

 

[Sakura]

I can get being mad at people like say, the Kardashians. People who were born into wealth and....well, aren't really talented so to speak. But being mad at people like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, etc...Just silly.

 

[Sakura]

Or being mad at the Cash Me Outside girl, who has made millions from being a poorly behaved brat.

 

[Smart Marx]

I think Kim K being famous for being in a sex tape is stupid, but if TV channels pay her to be stupid, good for her. She's working it.

 

[Smart Marx]

Jeff Bezos hate is so in vogue and it's dumb AF. Amazon is like the greatest invention of the 21st century. That's why he's the richest motherfucker this side of the shore. Amazon is a fuckin' blessing.

 

[Sakura]

Yeah, and we also have to remember that these people are being paid by others. We can also blame TV stations and record labels for doing such things. I mean, we can't really blame these people for being paid to be talentless idiots. In that sense, they are smart about it.

 

[Sakura]

Who's really to blame when people make idiots famous? The idiot that is now famous making bank, or those who gave them their wealth? In that regard, we can blame the TV network and Dr Phil show for that girl getting rich off her snobby attitude, and them profiting off it.

 

[Smart Marx]

Most of the time these people understand their brand. Hate Danielle Bregoli all you want, but home girl already has a million plus in her bank account for making deals with record labels, clothing lines, and you name it. Started with Cash me ousside how bout dat, but now she works her brand.

 

[Sakura]

I can't hate Bezos. I use Amazon all the time, and love it and Prime. Do I still like to see local stores get love, and support them? Of course. But Amazon makes a lot of things more affordable to many people, and offers a huge amount of products.