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Politics and Money
So You Want to be a Billionaire — That’s Billionaire with a Big Fat B
Too bad you’ll always be a lowly millionaire
Why aren’t billionaires who are better than us satisfied anymore?
They want to be a part of the government. Of the Donald Trump regime. Can’t they be content with owning a media company and controlling the narrative? Or commanding a space program?
Just A Poor Millionaire Won’t Cut It.
They’re not happy that they are the wealthiest human beings who have ever lived. They don’t want to be downgraded to a poor millionaire — a billionaire want-to-be. How embarrassing!
If I had a million dollars! Screw that I want a billion! And something else.
We want political power too. We want to run the government. Money can’t buy me love! And I love sticking it to the lowly middle class. We are the mega-rich! We want validation. To fill an emotional void? Flatter me. Give me some attention and praise. Everyone loves you! You rock! Can I get you a cocktail?
Eat the Rich! Suck It Millionaires! We Billionaires Are Better!
I’m going to fly away to my island. What, I don’t have one? Find one for me to…
