Originally Posted by CastlesXClouds (Post 96363142)

haha thats true

Originally Posted by EvoHawk (Post 96338592)

haha, having someone else speak for him was probably a good call on his part.

Originally Posted by phaserstostun (Post 96338542)

I don't know enough about Simmon's views to comment on him but I think criticizing Kanye for being the "1%" or how much his clothes cost while being there is a bit uninformed. Just because he makes a lot of money doesn't mean he can't support a cause just because he's not in their income bracket. Regardless of the money he has, he has continued to speak for the poor and underprivileged in his music. Not to say that he couldn't give more to the people or spend less or brag less about what he has or whatever argument you want to bring up, but he's one of the last people I would say is repressing the 99%. I realize I'll catch heat for this.

Originally Posted by phaserstostun (Post 96338542)

I don't know enough about Simmon's views to comment on him but I think criticizing Kanye for being the "1%" or how much his clothes cost while being there is a bit uninformed. Just because he makes a lot of money doesn't mean he can't support a cause just because he's not in their income bracket. Regardless of the money he has, he has continued to speak for the poor and underprivileged in his music. Not to say that he couldn't give more to the people or spend less or brag less about what he has or whatever argument you want to bring up, but he's one of the last people I would say is repressing the 99%. I realize I'll catch heat for this.

Originally Posted by 7years (Post 96368892)

isn't what simmon said exactly the opposite of what these people want?

if you are protesting for more social fairness, less expensive healthcare, higher taxes on the rich, more affordable education, stricter regulation of the financial sector, limits on executive payments... that's calling for more government, correct me if i'm wrong.

Originally Posted by kingd615 (Post 96371592)

I don't think its calling for more government, rather a reform in government that shifts its emphasis to those changes and less on others. I also understand that there are many concerns pressing our country right now so deciding what the emphasis should shift away from is not easy task. Time added to one place is time taken from another.

Originally Posted by the Savage (Post 96344942)

Well, he earned those benzs with hard work. Much unlike most of the rich piece of shit families who run wall street and our banking system. Money is a lot like mass and its' relationship with gravity. Once you have it, it's a a LOT easier to get more of it.

Originally Posted by abusedcat (Post 96342912)

What did he roll up in - his Benz? Or was it his other Benz? Maybe his other, other Benz?

Originally Posted by 7years (Post 96373082)

definietely a reform of government, but a change in policies that benefit the lower and middle class is only possible through stronger government in my opinion. i don't see large corporations, banks and rich people just voluntarily support people that are less well off, voluntarily limit exucutive compensation, voluntarily pay more taxes, or voluntarily invest in free education..

Originally Posted by incognitojones (Post 96340692)

I love his expression, he's so pissed that he's even on camera.

Originally Posted by kidinthebushes (Post 96343632)

As for what Russell Simmons said, I don't believe this whole rally is about "letting the people govern"

It's about people wanting what isn't theirs.

Originally Posted by abusedcat (Post 96342912)

What did he roll up in - his Benz? Or was it his other Benz? Maybe his other, other Benz?

Originally Posted by the Savage (Post 96344942)

Well, he earned those benzs with hard work. Much unlike most of the rich piece of shit families who run wall street and our banking system. Money is a lot like mass and its' relationship with gravity. Once you have it, it's a a LOT easier to get more of it.