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flown-the-coop
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In reply to Rocky Rider • 4:45p, 10/31/25
Rocky Rider said:
Who's Billie Eilish?

NM. IDC who she is.

Pretty sure he was in One Direction.
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4:50p, 10/31/25
She is just like Bernie Sanders. Whatever HE makes is acceptable wealth. His 3 houses are reasonable, don't you see?

Whatever YOU make, if its more than him, should be given away at his discretion and direction.
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In reply to AggieUSMC • 4:51p, 10/31/25
AggieUSMC said:
Only generous with other people's money?


Their entire philosophy is based on coveting and stealing. It's anti-biblical.
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4:52p, 10/31/25
It'll be hilarious to see the general population turn on Bilie Eilish one day. These liberal celebrities are mostly just virtue signaling, even at their own expense.
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In reply to Ellis Wyatt • 5:23p, 10/31/25
Just going to point out that capitalism is not biblical either. In fact, probably a good mix of both in the Bible.
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In reply to zephyr88 • 10:22p, 10/31/25
zephyr88 said:
ok, pony up Billie...



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In reply to AggieUSMC • 11:06p, 10/31/25
Because they're ignorant, stupid people.
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In reply to Dr. Mephisto • 11:28p, 10/31/25
Dr. Mephisto said:
She is just like Bernie Sanders. Whatever HE makes is acceptable wealth. His 3 houses are reasonable, don't you see?

Whatever YOU make, if its more than him, should be given away at his discretion and direction.

Bernie Sanders used to rail on over and over about the excess greed of millionaires precisely up until the point that he became one.

Then, Bernie Sander started to rail on over and over about the excess greed of billionaires....

You see where this is going, right?

Pretty slick for a guy who has been a freeloading dip**** for his entire life.
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In reply to rednecked • 5:34a, 11/1/25
Checked out many books from Bryan public library as a kid
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In reply to Ghost of Andrew Eaton • 6:33a, 11/1/25
Ghost of Andrew Eaton said:
AggieUSMC said:
Only generous with other people's money?



Wait until you read about Andrew Carnegie.

She's an idiot.
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In reply to harleyds2 • 9:00a, 11/1/25
harleyds2 said:
Checked out many books from Bryan public library as a kid

Same here but that wasn't the Carnegie library. I was a pretty nerdy kid. Loved to go to the library in the summer, browse the card catalogue for something interesting. I inevitably ended up in the sci-Fi section, getting Asimov, Heinlein, the other greats.
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In reply to rednecked • 9:04a, 11/1/25
rednecked said:
harleyds2 said:
Checked out many books from Bryan public library as a kid

Same here but that wasn't the Carnegie library. I was a pretty nerdy kid. Loved to go to the library in the summer, browse the card catalogue for something interesting. I inevitably ended up in the sci-Fi section, getting Asimov, Heinlein, the other greats.


Ditto. It was frustrating though because every time I would go look for the book I wanted, Redstone had already checked it out ahead of me.
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In reply to AggieUSMC • 9:20a, 11/1/25
I'm assuming as a millionaire herself she'll be giving away most of her money.
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In reply to cslifer • 9:20a, 11/1/25
cslifer said:
She announced that she was donating what amounts to around 20% of her net worth.

Why not 100%? She's in the top 1% of wealth in this country. Could really help a lot of people.
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In reply to ts5641 • 9:39a, 11/1/25
ts5641 said:
I'm assuming as a millionaire herself she'll be giving away most of her money.



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cslifer said:
She announced that she was donating what amounts to around 20% of her net worth.


That's double what most give to a church, and she's not even religious. Go figure.
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10:04a, 11/1/25
Respect to her for giving but shaming others into giving is b.s.. Keep it to yourself.
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In reply to YouBet • 10:17a, 11/1/25
YouBet said:
rednecked said:
harleyds2 said:
Checked out many books from Bryan public library as a kid

Same here but that wasn't the Carnegie library. I was a pretty nerdy kid. Loved to go to the library in the summer, browse the card catalogue for something interesting. I inevitably ended up in the sci-Fi section, getting Asimov, Heinlein, the other greats.


Ditto. It was frustrating though because every time I would go look for the book I wanted, Redstone had already checked it out ahead of me.

This is a very underrated post...
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In reply to ts5641 • 10:26a, 11/1/25
ts5641 said:
I'm assuming as a millionaire herself she'll be giving away most of her money.

Like most millionaires, with good financial advisors, her assets are not liquid. So no.
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10:51a, 11/1/25
The problem for these people, as usual, is always the people richer than them.
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In reply to cslifer • 11:00a, 11/1/25
cslifer said:
This thread is odd for sure. A rich person is speaking to a bunch of other rich people and encourages them to donate money as she is doing. That isn't socialism. It isn't anything to get mad about.


Is she doing it the way that Gates and Buffet did? Giving it away to a trust they control.

Glad she is giving away money. That is generous.

Doing so, while patting yourself on the back, and trying to score points with the crowd by telling other people what to do with their money - is less than honorable.
I despise Marxists... the most repugnant people alive.
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In reply to flown-the-coop • 2:59p, 11/1/25
flown-the-coop said:
Just going to point out that capitalism is not biblical either. In fact, probably a good mix of both in the Bible.

I'm not sure I agree. When I read the Scriptures, I get a sense that people are free to buy and sell. I understand there was also slavery/indentured servitude and not all nations were the same. But, I don't think that free enterprise is inherently sinful. That said, Christians have an obligation of love to share with those in need, particularly those within the church.
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In reply to YouBet • 3:19p, 11/1/25
Minor error….also checked out boods from Carnegie library downtown Bryan
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In reply to Little Rock Ag • 5:17p, 11/1/25
Little Rock Ag said:
flown-the-coop said:
Just going to point out that capitalism is not biblical either. In fact, probably a good mix of both in the Bible.

I'm not sure I agree. When I read the Scriptures, I get a sense that people are free to buy and sell. I understand there was also slavery/indentured servitude and not all nations were the same. But, I don't think that free enterprise is inherently sinful. That said, Christians have an obligation of love to share with those in need, particularly those within the church.

Thanks, thats essentially what I said so I think you may agree. I did not see capitalism was a sin. Just saying the Bible is a mix of both "for the good of the community" and is also very supportive of self-determination.

And I don't think you meant it this way, but why would we love thy neighbor any less if they were not within the church?
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5:40p, 11/1/25
Is inflation under control? I heard the FED cut rates this week.
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6:09p, 11/1/25
Even if she's just trying to be cheeky/funny, should lead by example.

ETA: my mistake, seems like she already gave it a go.

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In reply to AgsMyDude • 7:36a, 11/2/25
AgsMyDude said:
zephyr88 said:
ok, pony up Billie...




She's as dumb as I thought she was....
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8:22p, 11/2/25
This thread shows that the MAGAts just straight up hate women. Only on TexAgs could a woman get eviscerated for giving away 20% of her wealth and asking other wealthy elite to do the same. How much do you want to bet these same people have praised Trump for giving away his presidential salary?

Teeny tiny conservative men get so angry when they see a women be more financially successful than they are.
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In reply to TOUCHDOWN! • 8:40p, 11/2/25
Nah, we'd make equal fun of any libtard... whether they are a woman, a man or whichever of their 72 imaginary genders to which they identify.
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In reply to cslifer • 8:48p, 11/2/25
cslifer said:
She announced that she was donating what amounts to around 20% of her net worth.

Everyone on this board will dismiss this. Weird how that works

Probably bc everyone here already tithes well over the required 10% of their gross income
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In reply to TOUCHDOWN! • 9:54p, 11/2/25
TOUCHDOWN! said:
This thread shows that the MAGAts just straight up hate women. Only on TexAgs could a woman get eviscerated for giving away 20% of her wealth and asking other wealthy elite to do the same. How much do you want to bet these same people have praised Trump for giving away his presidential salary?

Teeny tiny conservative men get so angry when they see a women be more financially successful than they are.

HAH...

Disagreeing with this chick doesn't mean anyone "straight up" hates women. We all just think she idealistic and dumb BECAUSE OF HER IDEAS, not her sex.

HELL, your side wants women to get their ass kicked in sports by guys pretending to be women and have dudes join them in the bathrooms and showers...and you want that BECAUSE OF THEIR SEX...
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9:59p, 11/2/25
She believes what LBJ believed, take from the rich except me and give to the poor or those who do want to work. Need to include illegals.
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In reply to Ghost of Andrew Eaton • 5:29a, 11/3/25
Ghost of Andrew Eaton said:
rednecked said:
Ghost of Andrew Eaton said:
AggieUSMC said:
Only generous with other people's money?



Wait until you read about Andrew Carnegie.

I'm intrigued! Where might I find a book about this???

Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth.

Quote:
"The man who dies thus rich dies disgraced."


Quote:
"Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community."


Quote:
"In bestowing charity, the main consideration should be to help those who will help themselves."


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"The man of wealth must become a mere trustee and agent for his poorer brethren, bringing to their service his superior wisdom, experience, and ability to administer."


Sounds like altruism. I swear I've read a couple of books that discourage that sort of thing.
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In reply to Little Rock Ag • 6:21a, 11/3/25
Little Rock Ag said:
flown-the-coop said:
Just going to point out that capitalism is not biblical either. In fact, probably a good mix of both in the Bible.

I'm not sure I agree. When I read the Scriptures, I get a sense that people are free to buy and sell. I understand there was also slavery/indentured servitude and not all nations were the same. But, I don't think that free enterprise is inherently sinful. That said, Christians have an obligation of love to share with those in need, particularly those within the church.



Don't confuse the word obligation with calling.
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In reply to IslanderAg04 • 7:18a, 11/3/25
IslanderAg04 said:
Funny part is pretty much ever billionaire donates large portions of their worth annually. Example, Warren Buffett is donating 6 billion this year. I'm sure she refrained from mentioning this.

every leftist believes that if only there were no billionaires-

everything would be fantastic.

of course, there are only 902 billionaires in the United States for a population of 330 million.
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In reply to Ag with kids • 9:06a, 11/3/25
Ag with kids said:
TOUCHDOWN! said:
This thread shows that the MAGAts just straight up hate women. Only on TexAgs could a woman get eviscerated for giving away 20% of her wealth and asking other wealthy elite to do the same. How much do you want to bet these same people have praised Trump for giving away his presidential salary?

Teeny tiny conservative men get so angry when they see a women be more financially successful than they are.

HAH...

Disagreeing with this chick doesn't mean anyone "straight up" hates women. We all just think she idealistic and dumb BECAUSE OF HER IDEAS, not her sex.

HELL, your side wants women to get their ass kicked in sports by guys pretending to be women and have dudes join them in the bathrooms and showers...and you want that BECAUSE OF THEIR SEX...


If this chick would have stayed home making sandmiches and raising children she would not have to concern herself with giving away her money, her husband would just make the decisions for her.

She needs to slip off her shoes, tie on her apron and hush. Amiright?
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