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spooky3

(36,413 posts) Wed Aug 21, 2024, 11:06 PM Aug 2024

Vance and Trump have (allegedly) millions in net worth. Tim Walz [View all]

Has a net worth of $300000. If that isn’t an example of some screwed up values in our society, I don’t know what is. I know the Walzes chose teaching and public service knowing pay was low, but they have contributed far more to society than the weirdos.

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Vance and Trump have (allegedly) millions in net worth. Tim Walz [View all] spooky3 Aug 2024 OP

Hopefully Coach can put away some money while he's vice president, like Joe Biden did. Free room and board in DC. Walleye Aug 2024 #1

He'll make a ton after he leaves office, in speaking fees, consulting, spooky3 Aug 2024 #2

or maybe he's not that good at maximizing money Skittles Aug 2024 #4

I suspect the IVF treatments set back their savings Ilsa Aug 2024 #3

Yes, my guess is they both have defined benefit pensions spooky3 Aug 2024 #5

He does have some good pensions, but he worked hard and contributed to get/deserve it. Silent Type Aug 2024 #6

And their value pales in comparison to the $ that have spooky3 Aug 2024 #7

Watching Tim's family tonight, I would say that FemDemERA Aug 2024 #8