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Susan T's avatar

Robert Billyard, we may recognize that we are slave states, but recognition is one thing and changing the situation is another. In any case, even people who are not rich often think that being rich is the goal and rich people are better or smarter or something. We need to undertake the enormous job of changing that thinking.

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karl pomeroy's avatar

I bought a wild piece of land nobody wanted, made it beautiful, and live on next to nothing. Am I rich or poor?

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Mike Fish's avatar

I think that you are both fortunate, and mistaken.

You can’t really own a part of the earth.

The inventor never actually offered any of it for sale.

The terms “bought” and “live on next to nothing” seem to imply a monetary bent.

Why ask if you’re rich or poor?

Only you know that, based upon your experience, and how you feel about your life.

I hope that you are happy.

Does anyone else’s opinion really matter?

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Susan T's avatar

you are a smart human being. And lucky.

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Claude Lord's avatar

Are you content & joyful?

Then I would consider you rich.

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Heinrich Dahms's avatar

Wealthy beyond words.

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JennyStokes's avatar

You are fortunate.

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gypsy33's avatar

You are rich beyond gold, Karl.

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karl pomeroy's avatar

Have you ever owned any?

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karl pomeroy's avatar

I have 16 feral cats. Does that count?

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