I don't know this for sure, but I guess the reason it's so hard is because there are so many people who lie and cheat and take advantage when they don't need it. Yet, I don't think this is the whole reason, maybe not even the biggest. I was just talking to my boyfriend today about how corrupt so many in government and power are; and I think they get where they are, into these positions, because they have the ambition, thirst for power, and just know how to lie and manipulate when necessary.

I hear rich people talk about their problems sometimes. I don't doubt they have problems, some of the same ones the Not Rich have. But I'd sure prefer having the problems a rich person has to someone who struggles financially. For anyone who says I don't know what I'm talking about because I've never been rich, I say, then make me rich and show me! Educate me, and I'll choose which I prefer!

I wish I could remember this quote I heard a long time ago...tried Googling it, no luck...but it basically said that it's better to cry in a Mercedes (or other rich car) than a Volvo (or other lower-costing car).