Bitchin' 'Bout The One Percenters

 

Here's the thing- I don't care how people spend their money. They are not obligated to save the world. Of course it would be wonderful if they chose to donate to charities and many do, even the much hated Elon Musk. He just simply chooses to give to projects he likes. Well, duh. Seems an obvious decision. He certainly isn't going to donate to the Democratic party or the LGBTQ community. And pay taxes equivalent to his fortune-? Well, that's not on him unless he's fudging the books. I never quite understand why people scream at Musk and the one percent who don't pay their fair share. That's a government problem. Ours happens to bow down to the people with very big pockets, however unwise that seems to be. I believe Warren Buffett is the only billionaire who'll volunteer handing over more taxes. Otherwise, these people didn't get rich sharing the pot or paying dues the government doesn't ask for. 

We love Mackenzie Scott. She's a giver. She's seen both sides of the financial struggle. She came from an affluent family and had a lovely childhood, until it wasn't. Her family fell on hard times and she worked two three jobs to make ends meet. Then she met Jeff. Then she had money. Then she lost Jeff. Now she has money. Unlike Elon who likes to spend his money on expensive toys like big rockets that go boom and fugly cars that also go boom, she gives away money to people in need. She doesn't have to do it, but we like her for it. 

The other thing is I see- people who bitch about Musk and the other billionaires also use their services. Stfu if you are a contributor to their coffers. Really. I'm sick of the two faced hypocrisy. Amazon is great. I loved Amazon. I would buy things I didn't need and get it the next day. I used Twitter for about three weeks and wondered what the fuck I was doing. Facebook is a way to stay in touch with family, so I'm told. So is a phone and email and texting and get this, snail mail. All these services are convenient and we sure do love the easy way.

I don't begrudge billionaires and I don't condemn them for not sharing the wealth. I think I'm more critical of the peasants who bitch and buy. 

Until laws change and these billionaires are taxed according to their wealth, get off their asses. Every single one of us would trade places with them in a heartbeat. I'm guessing y'all would listen to your accountants as well and protect what you have. We love Mackenzie because she's an anomaly. We'd like to be her- except, if you were in her shoes, you'd be an Elon and not a Mackenzie. And that's why she's special.