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The One Percent Part 8 of 8
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Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndpFbeHud9M
The One Percent is a 2006 documentary about the growing wealth gap between America’s wealthy elite and the citizenry on the whole. It was created by Jamie Johnson, heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, and produced by Jamie Johnson and Nick Kurzon. The film’s title refers to the top one percent of Americans in terms of wealth, who control forty percent or more of the nation’s wealth.
Duration : 0:4:40
16 Comments
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:14 am
I would like to …
I would like to underline that many charities are run by the same rich people so they can fiddle the accounts. It looks like they are trying to help but that is a big bullshit. Charities and minimal salaries are there so the poor will never go on the street.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:14 am
The filmmakers …
The filmmakers father seems blunted by a lifetime of total relaxation and freedom from any normal person’s problems. I’m sure he is inherently intelligent, but how he speaks and moves, his energy level is like that of a person who just woke up from a nap.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:14 am
I have a ton of …
I have a ton of respect for Jamie. Good to hear these facts from somebody who would benefit from hiding them. Wealthy people, as the country destabilizes, should study French Revolution. America recognizes no monarchy. It is in our national character to spill the blood of elitists who feed off the masses, horde opportunity and who rob from the public. When vengence comes, I hope the masses remember that Jamie was willing stand up for us!
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
Great job jamie
Great job jamie
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
Well done and gutsy …
Well done and gutsy job by Jamie Johnson. I’m so glad he got his dad to open up a bit about it. The rich wouldn’t be so reluctant to speak about their money and how many achieved it if it weren’t so blatantly unfair to the majority and how the poor contributed to their large bank accounts without much to show for it in the end. This is a growing trend that will only get worse.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
Oh poor daddy. Give …
Oh poor daddy. Give me a break!
Today I watched a guy searching through trash cans and a dumpster. THAT’S depressing. And I see that more and more.
Greedy scum have taken it all. The economy is broken, but the richest are STILL making hundreds of millions. This can’t go on much longer.
REVOLUTION IS COMING!
HEADS WILL ROLL!
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
Interesting …
Interesting documentary. Thanks for the upload!
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
Bloody Aidders! …
Bloody Aidders! Next time I stick a cotton-bud in my ear, and stare back at the wax I have just removed, it will remind me of Johnson family and the other 1% parasitical scumbags living off US! The son Jamie at least has a conscience and perhaps will be giving a big chunk of his inheritance away to the poor, you can chuck a few quid this way!!!!
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
Capitalism is great …
Capitalism is great and the best alternative to the others form of social organization. Commerce is the foundation of human exchange and development! Corporatism, nepostism, corruption, fascism, special privilege, colonialism and economic imperialism are the main problem. Unfortunately, America has for decades detached itself from it original capitalistic roots and become an imperialistic Nation with an army of corporation supported by a powerful military structure. That’s the sad story!
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
It’s a step towards …
It’s a step towards the right direction though , which is providing information …so thank you for making this film…it’s a very good film.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
I agree when you …
I agree when you say “current structure”.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
Yes! I 100% agree. …
Yes! I 100% agree. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be wealthy. The main reason why many in the public “hate” the rich is because of jealousy. They wish they had the money and the lifestyle. Personally, I have always admired the rich and Wall St. and I want to be apart of it. I too want to become (and will become) wealthy. The rich in the world actually give millions and billions a year to charity. There are some that are greedy, but a lot are not. They are just living the American Dream!
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
After watching both …
After watching both films, I come to this conclusion: it is not wrong to want to be rich as long as you are doing it for the right reasons and not get too greedy. I think Bill Gates is a great example for that. Social gap is always going to be there because that is just how our world naturally is but trying to make the gap smaller is a good thing. Though we have to keep in mind that how our world progress is driven by the exact selfish motivations.
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February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
seeing how much the …
seeing how much the world has beaten the dad down is really depressing…
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
Is there an Ayn …
Is there an Ayn Rand fanboy giving everyone thumbs down or something?
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 am
“Capitalism” will …
“Capitalism” will be remembered as a disgrace to the human world.