Thursday, October 2, 2014

Lifestyles of the Filthy Rich: The New "Socialism"

Sodom And Gomorrah 2014


First, the daily dose of Man-boy Denialism:
ZH: Sept. 29, 2014

You can't make this shit up. Of course, here is the Inconvenient Truth:
"the majority of American households would be in jeopardy after an unexpected expense of only $400" 

"Spending money may seem easy, but there is an art to spending obscene sums without anything to show for it, except for a good time"

The "Filthy Rich Guide" (begins October 8th, 2014)

Episode 1:

"Enjoy drinking? Entrepreneur Charles Shaker managed to spend $500,000 on one bar tab in Monte Carlo. Bars not your thing, but you still like to party? Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal does. He spent $78 million dollars on his daughter's over the top Parisian wedding, including $1.5 million on wine alone."

Episode 2:

"Indian billionaire, Mukesh Ambani owns the world's largest home. It is 27 stories high, 400,000 square feet and is valued at $1 billion. Reportedly, it takes a staff of 600 just to maintain the home. "

Episode 4:

"Ever fancy buying an entire Hawaiian island? Oracle CEO Larry Ellison bought one for nearly half a billion dollars. Looking for something a little sexier than an island? Prince Jefri of Brunai let loose his inner exhibitionist when he spent $800,000 on life-sized statues of himself and his then fiancé in various sexual positions."

This just in: The Mega Home Comeback: 
Multi-Million dollar Spec Mansions are Back
Homes built for speculation, without an upfront buyer
"Popping up around the country with price tags of $30 million+"
"The ultimate spec home in Beverly Hills lists at $85 million"

Builder: 
"I saw that people would spend $250 million on a yacht that they only use 7 or 8 weeks a year"
"They'll buy a private airplane for $100 million dollars"
"This house is move-in ready"

July 14, 2014:

Jan. 21, 2014:
There are too many mega-yachts in Monaco, so this brings Monaco to the mega-yacht



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