Rich people shouldn't hire employees

You are absolutely right, the rich giving the poor jobs enables the economy to keep moving. If every company added one employee at a decent salary and each 'rich person' hired some extra help, we would see the signs of this recession slowly begin to go away. The more people work, the more people can buy, the more they buy the more people work...

Yeah, that doesn't make any sense IMO either. And if you would give those people the right amount of money, they'd live that lifestyle, too. I don't begrudge the rich their lifestyle as long as they don't impede on my rights. It's funny how people so easily forget that Obama is rich. How do you think he acquired that expensive taste for $100/oz steaks?

I've tried to make this point to liberals many times Ted. They just don't get it and never will. By the way, how many jobs do poor people create?

So far everyone in this discussions agrees, and I do as well! It's funny how nobody can face this type of serious question, unless they agree with it. I am all for people spending the money they make, and like you said, someone has to produce those products. Consumerism isn't just consumerism... it's not like these products make themselves, appear out of thin air! It is very frustrating. I am sick of hearing about "greedy consumers", actually, we are ALL consumers, and if we weren't, there would be no need for PRODUCERS! I am not rich, I would love to say I came from a rich family, but I don't, my dad had a successful business for a lot of years until it slowed down a little when the economy started slipping, so I am lower middle to middle class, and I am used to living a certain way, therefore, if I were to be in a place where I was on my own with a below minimum wage job, I would have trouble simply surviving. That being said, the rich also are accustomed to a certain lifestyle, and that is determined by how much they make in their job--they are no different than me and my family, in that even though they may make 250k+ a year, that doesn't account for the social circles and status stuff when you are in a career and make that much. I completely support people buying mansions, if they can afford to pay the mortgage, want a Ferrari? Fine with me if you can make the payments. I don't like the word greedy, it is all relative, and I tend to think that accusations of greed spawn from jealousy. Well, me, I'd prefer to look up to those people who make (and spend) a lot of money--look at them as an example that if you work hard, you can do anything! Seriously, what next? Maybe the homeless will complain that people living in the project have an unfair advantage--because at least they have a roof, or maybe those in bad neighborhoods tell someone like my family that we should give them our money since we own a house outright. It's really all relative, everyone is poor to someone--everyone is rich to someone. I don't think that anyone should be ashamed of success. People should work to be better, or if they are comfortable and happy, then just stay where they are. I definitely see merit in charity and helping others, but I don't think the government should be able to force it, if I want to help people I will do it myself, personally, I believe charity begins at home--that is, you have to make sure your family is secure, then help friends if they are in need, then go give to outside charities and help, but to ignore friends and family would just be wrong. Rich People=Employers Employers=Jobs Jobs=Production Production=Consumption That is a great thing, it's what is great about this country, we are all producers and consumers throughout our lives. It would be nice if a lot more people could be Employers!

Now you see you are talking common sense. they do not understand common sense. So there fore they will not understand what you are explaining to them. IF hte rich stop hiring people and stop spending money it will hurt a lot of people. But I guess they do not care about that. Oh and about Obama......it is ok for their (democratic)rich to be extravagent. But not the republican ones. It's the old double standard.

I agree with you one hundred percent....Their are a lot of rich people that worked hard to get where they are, and they have the right to live their lives the way that they wish to. I am not rich by any means, and i would not like it if anyone stepped in and told me i could not have a maid, or what ever, if i wanted one. what i spend my hard earned money on is nobody's business, and i am so glad that we have not lost those rights. YET anyway.

I think those are very good points. I don't think people really think about it. I believe the current administration is egging on the class warfare. Anybody can be successful if government stays out of our business!

You know what really chaps me? What if rich people did not create one new job? Isnt it their money? The whole world wants to tell people to butt out when it comes to how they spend money but yet will say with the same breath the rich should or should not do ____ (you fill in the blank) I say if they are smart enough to make the money then it is up to them to decide how to darn well use it! Diamond doorknobs and golden bathtubs would not be my choice but hey who am I to tell anyone what they should or should not buy? At least they arent using my money to do it! (like people who buy $100 an once steak)

Down here in Florida our economy would suffer if it weren't for those nasty rich people. Not only do they own and maintain homes here...and hire staff to take care of them...they own boats. These boats may or may not require a crew, they definitely need to be maintained and also stored so there are a couple of industries that would suffer without their money. The rich down here entertain so the local caterers have business and can hire people to cook and serve the food. They receive medical care, including cosmetic procedures and surgeries so there are quite a few medical facilities who are able to operate and employ office and other staff. They buy new vehicles and have the ones they own serviced. They also employ lawn service companies, have their carpets professionally cleaned, their pools maintained...and on and on. Those who don't live here, but come to visit or for corporate functions, help to keep the hotels and nearby businesses open. We depend on tourism down here and, frankly, we don't care how much money you have as long as you come and spend some of it here.

I think we must hard work to be rich man, so if you lazy may be you still.... poor...