And how do you figure that? This article points out that he got there through saving change, selling his car, etc. Where in this do you see anything that even implies he's one of the so-called 1%? Idiot.

I hope that he worked hard enough during his lifetime to become one of the "1%ers". You, on the other hand, will probably never make to to the 98th percentile of failures.

Rod you're bitter. Get off your butt and go become successful so you can enjoy your dreams someday. Keep that kind of bitterness up and you won't go far.. kisses

This story isn't about the economy but, based on the article, I seriously doubt he is anywhere close to a "1%-er" that is, unless you mean the 1% who have attended all the Summer games since 1932.

Stop trolling!

The LGBT community has no problem with heterosexuality, it is you, sir, who has the problem, it's called hatred and closed mindedness.

Good call, Stinger...

Get a life, or better yet, step into some closet so that someone else can slam the door on you...

How sad that the only way you can add to a conversation is by being a troll. Why not try walking upstairs from the basement and getting outside your mom's house and see a little of the real world.

Hey nothing, what does taxing have to do with anything. Get off your ass and get out there and work yourself to the bone. Then maybe you'll be able to attend well nee the games. why hate on an Old guy who has done well for himself??? Guess you think the people who are doing well need to support you. Dumb ass Nobama supporter no doubt!!

Jealous jerk.

Why don't you actually try reading the article instead of assuming anything? This man paid his way by saving change, selling his car, etc. Maybe you don't want to work to get what you want, but don't b***h about those who know how to and are actually willing to do it! And really, what, exactly, do taxes have to do with this article and where does it say anything to even imply that he's rich?

Not a 1% er, but a 46% er, those who believe in work and paying tax, not part of the 54% that are onthe taking side.

I bet You are a 1%er, those who always wanting something somebody else has worked for and gotten and it is always their fault.

get a job, you lazy azse.!!!

Yep, having to sell your car to your uncle so you can attend the Olympics. Sounds like a real "1% er" to me. Stop trolling. The only things that make this guy a 1% er is how long he has been married and how many Olympics he has attended. Actually, in those two issues he may be a .001% er.

1%er: "won-per-CENT-er" (noun) 1. Someone who has anything or has done anything you have not, no matter their actual financial status. 2. The alleged enemy of the "99%", whomever they might be, since about 70% or so of the country is still somehow employed and can't just go live in a tent all day.

Do you wipe with your right hand or your left. Or maybe you use the bidet.

Bullet, you just made his point.

Wake up, I don't make points for other people only for myself, now get back in your mothers basement and let the adults talk on here.

After you, please.

Uncalled for.

Damian we're going to be punished but that was funny. Wakeup you're right forgive us.

Hey Miami haven't seen you out and about lately what ya been up too.

Why? The boycott was a strictly political issue. The games are for the athletes, not the politicians, and the athletes train very hard to compete and should be allowed to. Those who want to watch good, honest competition are certainly permitted to do so, and why should anyone change plans long awaited and paid for just because the politicians don't want them to go? The politicians are, according to our Constitution, there to serve the public, not to rule it.

Why, because his President asked him too. When Americans show dissidence and rebellion against the wishes of their country it divides us and show our enemies our weaknesses. Sorry, pal but the atheletes we are talking about were American atheletes and they too need to show allegiance to their country as they did, American first, athlete second. This wasn't a matter of dem against rep in some political debate. This was a matter that was to show the world our standards, what we stand for, and that we are willing to sacrifice and or fight for our beliefs. Go back to France where you must have come from Namby.

Let's see... the president wanted them not to go... And here I thought this country was founded, in part, to get away from rulers making decisions such as where a citizen can or can't go... How silly of me - "freedom" must not mean what I thought it did. To go or not to go was entirely their decision, and it was certainly their right to do so. This is not dissension or rebellion. This is freedom.

Hey WakeUp! I think you used too many words for Bullet to understand! :)

I don't think so thinkvoice. I can certainly tell that neither of you have ever served your country in any capacity, you want all the freedoms that come with being an American but none of the responsibilities. You think that freedom means doing as you dann well please with no accountability for you actions. You're probably both on food stamps and I would imagine your parents are proud of you.

Wrong again, but that's not a surprise. Active duty for ten years, honorable discharge. I've been called for jury duty a number of times and, unlike many, I don't try to get out of it, because, yes, it is my duty. The difference is that I understand the concept of freedom and the responsibilities that go with it. They don't include strict obedience to the government. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Perhaps you've heard of those? Or maybe not. You don't seem to believe people have the right to them.

Nope, never been on food stamps, either. I've earned everything I have. The government hasn't given me any free handouts. But you are right on one count - yes, my parents actually are proud of me. Must be disappointing to be you.

Bullet171

Rebellion and dissidence is how this country got her freedoms. If it were not for the founders and patriots who fought for our freedoms, we would still be under the rule of the England. Rebellious dissidents are the reason we have the freedoms we all cherish today. And yes, I served in the U.S. Army for four years, and have been a fire fighter for almost twenty years. Never been on food stamps or welfare. So what have you done for this country?

It is disappointing means they are probably just like you. You my friend are jumping at stupid non existant points. I have been in combat for this country, I have trained young men and women to be officers in the service of this nation. I understand duty, honor, country that should precede life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, no one stopped anyone from going to Moscow, doesn't that in itself show you what a great country this is. that man was free to go anywhere he wanted to go. My point is that if your country asks such a small favor of you why wouldn't you want to honor it....I'll tell you why because you're not a patriot. Because your belief of freedom only extends as far as your personal self and what makes you happy now, you are a disgusting fool for hating this country so much and continuing to live here and milk all the goodies you can take and give back nothing, you awful #$@%^&^. Further more I understand why you were on active duty for 10 years and then couldn't make it as a career no discipline in your family, you were to weak to make it as a career military man. You had to becaome a civilian so you could openly show your contempt for this country. Please Sir feel free to leave, freedom freedom freedom

Hey Bill thank you for your service and firefighting is an honorable profession, so you think anarchy, and rebelling against your government just because you don't agree with the policies of the land. You think that just deciding that you don't like things the way they are so you and others take up arms and form your own government. That's what your forefathers did for you, the King and many others owned those colonies, they financed them they protected them with soldiers, and some really great patriots didn't think it was fair so they decided to take it for themselves. Read your history books pal. My friend you don't have one more freedom than the British people have, the former owners of this country. But in spite of all that it became the greatest nation on earth and I have already proved that I would put my life on the line for her, and anyone that wishes to be rebellious now to gain there own way will have to deal with me and millions others just like me. Willing to sacrifice for my great nation.

Bullet171

First let me say thank you for your service to this country. Now, you say that poeple should do what the government asks them to do with blind obedience. That goes against the very core of the desires of the founding fathers of this country. It goes against the core of who we are as Americans. No one is calling for anarchy. No one wants the over throw of the U.S. government. I for one want the government out of MY private affairs. If I want to go on vacation to any country that the U.S. government supports, it's my business. U.S. government has no place telling it's citizens where, when, or why they can go. Blind obedience to government is a sure fire way to allow a tyranny to creep in.

Bill I'm sure you are an honorable man, but read this carefully, I at no time, anywhere said you should blindly follow anyone anywhere, I never mentioned the words blind obedience either, never, never, never. I merely suggested that when your nation kindly asks you to do something (no blindly or secretively) but to honor a request that the government considers to be in the national interest, WHY, would you not want to. This man was asked, however he chose to go and he was allowed to do so, ven some American athletes that had ties to other countries went and many athlete from around the world went and participated under an independant banner. As 65 other nations also boycotted that Olympiad including Japan, China, Canada, Great Britain, Argentina, the Philipines and the list goes on. 4 years later the Soviet Union boycotted the Olympics. Of course the Olympics should not be used as a political tool, and I think perhaps the world is coming to that realization.

Bullet171

You prove my point in your last comment.

" I merely suggested that when your nation kindly asks you to do something (no blindly or secretively) but to honor a request that the government considers to be in the national interest, WHY, would you not want to."

So if the U.S. government decided it was in the best interest to suspend the elections in November, you would have no problems with it? If the president decided that on August 10th that the citizens should surrender their guns because it was in the best interest of the nation, you would do it? At anytime the government can and does say something is in the best interest of the nation. Just because someone says it's in the best interest of the nation does not make it so.

Again I'm sure you are an honorably man, but you have absolutely no common sense. You have to be prudent in all situations, you are just like my kids, you want to find a way to stretch something into something way out there. When Bill would it ever be in the National Best interest to suspend elections, would that not be an act of tyranny and against the law so it would be handled for you, my simple minded friend, what did your academy teach you besides if its hot shoot it with water, don't play with fire. Bill let me alert you so you don't have to go to bed in fear tonight, when you are asked to consider doing something you have to consider what it is that is asked of you, if you are asked to jump off bridge that not good you don't have to do it, it you are asked to give up guns that not good either you don't have to do it, but if your asked not to go watch grown people play games who gives a shlt. If your nation asks something of you that is not against the law of the land or the constitution you don't have to do it. I am so tired of playing with you and wake up, I'm done. One last thing Bill when you are fighting a fire and you Captain says go left put water here, stay away from there, do ya make him give you a freaking essay as to why just so you can make sure that you are not blindly following something, do ya tell your Captain hey I'm not going on this run I don't think it's in my best interests so you fella's go on without me? Have you ever heard the Pledge of Allegiance, you got to stand for something Bill or you'll fall for anything. One good piece of advice Bill, Obamacare..NOGOOD. But you can fall for it anyway. Or you can open your eyes and vote against it. See no blindly following the leader here, I plan to do what any good American should do vote against Obama. But in the mean time if he asked me to suit back up and go to Afganistan, I'll send ya a post card.

Bullet171

We agree on Obama and the health care fiasco. By the way, I'm chief of my department. All I was trying to do is show you how things can be exaggerated by placing the term "in the best national interest" in the request. If I weren't too old to suit up and get back it the fight, I too, would answer the sound of the trumpet if asked. We citizens have fundamental rights that should not he hindered just because the government wants us to. That is the point I have been trying to get across. I know what you were saying. But give some thought to what I was saying. I mean really stop and think it all through. You just might be surprised. Anyway, this tet-a-tet with you has been enjoyable.

Well, face it. The only thing the boycott accomplished was preventing our athletes from doing what they trained so hard to do. It had no impact on the global situation, it was just a president telling the world that if the rest of the world can't do it my way, I'm taking my toys and staying home.

From what I read, you have good call on this one.

Wake up it was not a one man decision, it reflected the feelings of many of the voters and their representatives at the time. I feel bad for those that wanted to play in those games, but all Americans must support the country, not pick and choose . That what you do with your representatives in government you decide by a majority who you wish to make those kind of decisions, then you support them.

I agree with Doc T. Politics should not play any part in the Olympic Games. IMO, Carter made a poor choice. He could have cut or halted (say) US grain exports to the USSR or any number of other things. Instead, he chooses to boycott the Games over the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Given US actions in Iran (right next door), it was a poor move at best.