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Heads up, Musk! If we add up all the worlds 3,000 billionaires, and confiscated EVERY dollar, it still wouldn’t pay off the national debt.



Photo above – Ah-nold appeared in 6 Terminator films and videogames. Now they’re paying off - he's a billionaire. “I don’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear, And I will not stop, ever, until you are dead . . . ”

I feel like such a fool. All those evenings after work, sitting at home, watching re-runs of “Seinfeld”. Who knew I was making Jerry a billionaire with residuals from those old shows? I would have spent my time listening to Bruce Springsteen on Spotify. Wait . . . he just become a billionaire too? (See link below). Evidently the path to wealth is (A) do something popular in your thirties, and (B) collect royalties on that stuff for-evah!!! Springsteen, Seinfeld, and Schwarzenegger are all in their 70’s.

Collectively, the 3,000 billionaires on Forbes list are worth $16 Trillion. That sounds like a lot, until you compare it to the national debt of $37 Trillion. Left leaning economists tell us that America’s $37 trillion national debt doesn’t matter. Then they pivot and scream that these billionaires are obscenely wealthy and should be taxed into penury. Which is it, guys? Please get your story straight.

How did these 3,000 actors, singers, professional athletes, and CEOs on corporate hamster wheels get there? Not by spending twice as much each year as they receive in income. Which is how the US government operates. In fact . . . it’s right there in the constitution, isn’t it? Spend twice as much as you collect in taxes every year? It’s not? Please google this and double check while I continue my rant.

In case you were wondering, Elon Musk is still the world's richest guy. Even after all those losses on X/Twitter, Tesla stock price cratering, and failed efforts to colonize Mars with his 14 baby mommas. At least Elon came by his billions honestly. Most people I meet use Twitter, aspire to own a Tesla, and probably belong on Mars.

In fact, 8 of the 10 richest Forbes guys are icons of American exceptionalism: Zuckerberg, Bezos, Steve Ballmer, Larry Page. Quit your bitchin’ if you ever had a Facebook profile. Ordered something from Amazon (like a Firestick). Or installed Windows on your PC and then googled something. You’re part of the problem. Turn off your iPhone or PC right now, if you want to bring those smirking rich bastards down a notch or two.

I’m not happy that the Man from Mars who’s eatin’ cars (Elon Musk) is apparently running the US government. Trump should have told us this was his plan, before the election. In fact, I’ve frequently suggested that BOTH parties’ candidates should name their cabinets in advance, during the campaign. So that we can crowdsource all the stupid things they’ve said and done. Or they can flip the bird to the candidate because they’re already billionaires and don’t want to put their wealth in a blind trust to avoid a conflict of interest. Something that apparently never came up in discussions with Musk. Telsa Cybertrucks are being modded for a tryout as military vehicles. Hey . . . that could be worth billions too, right? All he needs to do is make them fireproof. They’re already bulletproof-ish.

Congrats to the 288 NEW billionaires who made the list. Condolences to those who dropped off, because they decided to spend some money and enjoy life. At least the tax man won’t get it, and you’re having some fun in your golden years. Cher and Madonna – stop spending billions on plastic surgery, though. It’s irrelevant at your age.

I’m just sayin’ . . .

Jerry Seinfeld, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Springsteen all new billionaires

Forbes Real Time Billionaires List - The World's Richest People
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Captain · 61-69, M
"Most people I meet use Twitter, aspire to own a Tesla, and probably belong on Mars" - priceless - but I do think the rich should have to spend their millions otherwise trickle down economics doesnt work and there are a lot of very poor Americans in the richest country in the world, probably poorer and a higher percentage than poor Brits. I was having a chat earlier with some guys and it made me realise, and I stand by this, Switzerland has the best ideas - national service for all - and use it to create infrastructure and do civil work when wars are a bit slack, stricter inheritance rules to promote equality of opportunity, and proper nationally owned infrastructure. Not socialist or free enterprise but a system that gives everyone the same start and skill sets that fits them all to contribute to society. The richest country in the world having poverty is not a good thing. Now you can have a go at me for being a limey socialist - but I will be genuinely interested in your views. Best Regards. M

 
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