 wealth, does that give rightful cause for your blatant and outright jealousy and comments?
Gina Rineheart is worth 20 billion. Not one billion. Not two. But TWENTY. Yet, for whatever reason, she deems it fit not to provide for her children in an appropriate manner.
Now, you may say a chef and bodyguards are out of line demands. But her children, as we ALL do, have gotten used to a certain life style. People on the dole have a certain life style. And guess what would happen if you took away their dole payments? They'd find it incredibly difficult to adjust.
Middle class, if you cut off their specific needs, would be no different.
And guess what?
Wealthy people are no different either. They have a lifestyle, and to criticise them for having specific needs, is just plain ignorant.
In the case of a mother worth 20 billion dollars, not providing enough for her children to live a life of comfort, well, what's wrong with this picture?
That her kids have to reach out publicly and demand that she help them out abit more from a fortune worth the one she has, is indicative that something is clearly very wrong.
I can't stand the way that the rich are targets from certain demographics, who so obviously have failed to live up to themselves in being able to succeed successfully enough to own bigger houses or faster cars; finger pointing only amplifies the true problems that the accuser has about themselves and their failed life.
Dear Anonymous
Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog. I write my blog as a light hearted view of the world, although this seems to have upset you.
I have never asked for anyone to agree nor disagree with what I write. If you have read my blog previously, or indeed read the 'about me'profile, you will see that it is purely for enjoyment.
I would like to address some of the issues you raised however. Firstly, I am unsure if I know you as you have decided to post your comment anonymously. Of course, that is your right, however, I will not accept your insults nor your insinuations.
I do not have a simple mind, as you infer, but actually have university degrees and hold a senior management position in an industry I will not disclose to someone who does not have the guts to identify themselves when commenting.
I am also entitled to MY OWN OPINION.
I am in NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM (and yes, I did shout that) jealous of Ms Rinehart nor any member of her family. They have money - so be it. Ms RInehart however, has worked incredibly hard, and brought a company that was on the edge of failing, when her father passed, back from the brink to what one must agree to be an outstanding success. Whether or not I agree with her and her business tactics is my opinion, and I am allowed to have an opinion as I believe we live in a democratic society. You are also entitled to your opinion, although once again, why not idenify yourself?
I have worked hard all of my life, as have all members of my family. My parents did, my brothers and their wives and children do, and I do.
I am a'single parent' and no doubt you will have an opoinion on that. I choose to work full time in a job, as well as part time in a second job. I have never asked the government for any handouts as I am able to work.
I also choose to send my children to a private school. I sacrifice a great deal for this, but this is my choice. I pay full school fees, I do not ask for reduced fees. I am not on a high wage.
I do not ask my parents for cash to support me and my family. They worked hard all their lives, and are now trying to support themselves in this current economic climate, no mean feat.
However, I also ensure I cook my children healthy meals, that I spend time with them, and do not request via email that they supply me with a chef at a cost of $250 000 per annum so they can enjoy homecooked meals, nor a full time nanny so I can go out.
If one make comments such as these, via email, well, then, they are leaving themselves open for what they get as anyone with half a brain knows that what is put out on the interent is there forever.
I know that my children will grow up understanding the value of a dollar, and also have a strong work ethic as has been shown to them by myself and others close to us.
My lifestyle has changed over the past few years, but I deal with it. I am not asking anyone for handouts, but am an adult and I stand on my own two feet. nad am extremely happy with my life. I do not live a lie, as many others do.
Your opinion is that Ms Rinehart is wrong in not handing out more to her children. OK, that is your opinion. Do I say that you have a simple mind for this? No.
You have no idea about my demographic. I have made a huge success of my life, although I, unlike some, don't need to prove it to anyone by having a bigger house, nor a faster car. I also DO NOT HAVE A FAILED LIFE, but one in which I work incredibly hard and enjoy immensely.
I also do not write nor post comments anonymously but have the GUTS to own up!
Dear Anonymous,
It is a sad state of affairs when one has to deride another just because you can - and then to do it anonymously.
You are not worth wasting time over.
Get a life - hopefully out of ours!
Sally
Thanks for your support Sally :)
Amazing that there has been no further response from Anonymous - love your comments!
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