staticneuron said, "a little over than 9.3 million (7% of US population) individuals in the US are millionaire's. Over 9.5 million individuals in the WORLD (0.15% of world population) are millionaire's."So, outside of the US there are only 200,000 millionaires? Are you sure about that?
Not that it matters, because it doesn't, but since so many here are upset that the Palins worked hard and have been rewarded for it (though, IMO they're not super rich), "In December 2007, Money magazine estimated the Obama family's net worth at $1.3 million. Their 2007 tax return showed a household income of $4.2 million—up from about $1 million in 2006 and $1.6 million in 2005—mostly from sales of his books." <a class="user" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama</a>So, my question is, if it's not OK for the Palins to be worth $1.2 million, it must really be wrong for the Obama's to be worth $4.2 million.Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with successful people running for office. In fact, I prefer it. Can you imagine the temptations for someone who is less well off?
repinsOct 3, 2008
so i should have said "I _feel sad_ that i can only digg you up once...."<a class="user" href="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS296&defl=en&q=define:regret&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title">http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENU ...</a>
jedakiahOct 3, 2008
Negative. You are only a millionaire if you have put a million+ into equity. The mortgage does not count.
jdibiaseOct 4, 2008
aadyss - I trust you're being sarcastic ... According to the Institute for Policy Studies, the average total compensation for Fortune 500 CEOs in 2007 was $10.8 million, meaning that the total comp of all Fortune 500 CEOs is $5.4 billion. (<a class="user" href="http://www.ips-dc.org/reports/070829-executiveexcess.pdf)">http://www.ips-dc.org/reports/070829-executiveexce ...</a>
jdibiaseOct 4, 2008
staticneuron said, "a little over than 9.3 million (7% of US population) individuals in the US are millionaire's. Over 9.5 million individuals in the WORLD (0.15% of world population) are millionaire's."So, outside of the US there are only 200,000 millionaires? Are you sure about that?
jdibiaseOct 4, 2008
Not that it matters, because it doesn't, but since so many here are upset that the Palins worked hard and have been rewarded for it (though, IMO they're not super rich), "In December 2007, Money magazine estimated the Obama family's net worth at $1.3 million. Their 2007 tax return showed a household income of $4.2 million—up from about $1 million in 2006 and $1.6 million in 2005—mostly from sales of his books." <a class="user" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama</a>So, my question is, if it's not OK for the Palins to be worth $1.2 million, it must really be wrong for the Obama's to be worth $4.2 million.Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with successful people running for office. In fact, I prefer it. Can you imagine the temptations for someone who is less well off?
mreguyOct 7, 2008
Trailer people with money.