Michael Moore explains why he’s different from other multi-millionaires

[tooblue]

http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/11/15/michael-moore-explains-why-hes-different-from-other-multi-millionaires/

Finally, he says, “I made the decision that if I was going to earn a living, it would be done from my own sweat and ideas and creativity. I would produce something tangible, something others could own or be entertained by or learn from. My work would create employment for others, good employment with middle class wages and full health benefits.”

[myboynoah]

http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/...-millionaires/

I'd be interested in how many people he employs on a long-term basis with middle-class wages and full benefits. Maybe two to three? He's more of a contractor that hires temp workers and then lets them go when his project is finished.

He'd have a much better arguement had he actually established something real, like a manufacturing facility or a retail establishment, or even some kind of .com that provides something more than a few months of work. Of course, then he would have actual skin in the game and his views would naturally be different.

[All-American]

I get the sense that resentment comes from a general lack of understanding of what somebody with money has done to get it. Epstein got it right in a recent article: "The only way the rich succeed is by helping their trading partners along the way."

http://www.hoover.org/publications/defining-ideas/article/99241

[Commando]

It sure seems like he's feeding a few middle class families, providing them with 401K, benefits, christmas bonus...

or feeding on them.

[il Padrino Ute]

Finally, he says, “I made the decision that if I was going to earn a living, it would be done from my own sweat and ideas and creativity. I would produce something tangible, something others could own or be entertained by or learn from. My work would create employment for others, good employment with middle class wages and full health benefits.”

And other millionaires don't do this? Does Moore really think we're that stupid?

[myboynoah]

Does Moore really think we're that stupid?

Well, not us. We're not his target market.

[il Padrino Ute]

Well, not us. We're not his target market.

I guess when I read a column or article, I can't help but think I'm the target market.

I suppose you're right. Moore has made his money because he knows he can't fool all of us, which says he's a bright businessman and knows his customers.

[Viking]

http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/...-millionaires/

Yes no one either in that class or working towards it aspire to do so.