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Forum Post: Lady GaGa is one of the 1% elites

Posted 12 years ago on Oct. 21, 2011, 4:28 p.m. EST by classicliberal (312)
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she made $90 million last year. Is this too much?

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[-] 2 points by Mcc (542) 12 years ago

The rich and famous do not want to be seen as 'pigs' or go down in history as 'villains'. They want to be seen as 'heros' and go down in history as 'humanitarians'. The market for their product has become global. The fan base has become global. Therefore, the 'humanitarian' effort and 'good will' PR machine has gone global. These 'huMmanitarian' efforts and 'good deeds' are not chosen to address the greatest need or injustice. They are chosen almost exclusively to appeal to the largest demographic for their respective commercial products. The largest fan base. Efficiency or effect is of little or no concern. Its all about PR, marketing, image, and fame. This is why so many of the rich and famous have taken up 'philanthropy' or 'good will' around the world. This is why so many have 'schools' or 'foundations' in their name. This is why so many play golf or appear on a TV game show for 'charity'. This is why so many sign motorcycles, other merchandise, or auction off their own 'personal effects' for 'charity'. This is why so many have TV shows with a 'charitable' gimmick. This is why so many arrange photo ops with wounded veterans, firefighters, or sick children. This is why so many have adopted children from around the world (Which they always pay others to care for full time. The hired professionals are sworn by legal contract to confidentiality. Not allowed to discuss or appear in public with the children they care for. Those 'photo' and 'interview' opportunities are reserved exclusively for the rich and famous 'adoptive' parents. Often sold for millions.). This is why every 'humanitarian' effort and 'good deed' is plastered all over the media worldwide. Its not about 'humanity' or 'good will'. Its all about marketing, image, fame, and PROFIT. This is why we are so often reminded of their respective 'good deeds' or 'humanitarian' efforts shortly before or after the release of their latest commercial product. IT IS A SHAM. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A MULTI-MILLIONAIRE HUMANITARIAN. GOOD WILL HAS BECOME BIG BUSINESS.

Charitywatch.org is a non-profit charity watchdog. Others include guidestar.com and charity navigator.org. Of all the well rated charities (about 1500) only three are closely affiliated with celebrities. Michael J Fox (he is not the primary donor), Tiger Woods (he is not the primary donor), and Bill Clinton (he is not the primary donor). That's three well rated celebrity foundations out of 1500. THREE OUT OF 1500. That should tell you something. In general, celebrity foundations run like crap because they blow half the money flying around in private jets, securing five star accommodations, and hiring PR crews.

Don't even get me started on Jolie and Pitt.

Oh the hell with it. I'll tell you just a little.

Virtually every penny they have 'donated' has come from the sale of baby photos. The babies had no choice. The money goes to their own foundation first. Then later, a portion is donated to a a legitimate charity. Another portion is blown on private jet rides, accommodations, photo ops, and pr crap. They always schedule their transactions and photo ops to coincide with the promotion of a new movie.

The Make it Right Foundation took in over $12,000,000 the first year alone. Tens of millions overall. To date, the Make it Right foundation has helped 14 former families of the lower ninth ward in New Orleans move back into new homes. These families were not given homes. They were required to pay an average of $150,000 each. UP FRONT. That's tougher financing than any bank. The difference is offered in cheap loans or on occasion, forgiven.

That's 14 families total after 5 years and tens of millions in funding. Brad Pitt has never been the primary donor. He is nothing but a figurehead. Make it Right is the epitome of inefficiency. A God damn disgrace.

Celebrities sick. They are just like politicians. The only difference is that the celebrities have had more plastic surgery. THEY SUCK.

[-] 2 points by stevemiller (1062) 12 years ago

She's rich, not privileged. If she made $900 million, or $9 million -- so what? She isn't abusing anybody.

Its the privileged congress and Obama taking bribes and kicking back to their privileged conspirators who are abusing everybody else.

No chance for progress in America

The media pundits keep telling Americans on TV that we must have globalization, we must only elect Republicans and Democrats, we shouldn't have a class war, we should keep letting the politicians take bribes on the record and kickback favors for those bribes, and the list is a bottomless pit of stupidity,

Only people in a deep trance would be irrational. Americans are so arrogant and hypocritical that they'd prefer being destroyed by the pundits who use propaganda to keep them in a trance around the clock.

Obama has lied about everything he promised us. I don't care what color the president is if he's making decisions that will benefit all Americans with good job opportunities, fair taxation, and a great energy plan.

read more http://overthecoals.blogspot.com/

[-] 2 points by TonyLanni (291) 12 years ago

does producing a product or service people like and pay money for automatically make you part of the 1%? I don't agree with that. I think you need to be unethical and take advantage of people to be part of the 1%. there are plenty of successful legitimate businesses and people out there. and profit is a measure of overall benefit to both sides in our economic system-- she wouldn't make money unless people thought the value of what they bought of hers was worth the price they paid for it. i think those that unduly use their money to further unethical causes, to gain power, or to further protect their wealth and power are the issue, and the 1%, and not merely those that are successful.

[-] 1 points by classicliberal (312) 12 years ago

I agree completely. She is, in fact, one of the 1%ers, but that doesn't mean she is a totalitarian greed-monger like others. I was being a bit tongue-in-cheek towards the types who act like anyone with money is a problem. Thanks for being reasonable, it's nice to see around here.

[-] 1 points by libertarianincle (312) from Cleveland, OH 12 years ago

Agreed, the only people she took advantage of is people with poor taste in music :)

[-] 1 points by msantos (131) 12 years ago

The answer to your question lies within this article :vigilantcitizen.com/musicbusiness/lady-gaga-the-illuminati-puppet/

[-] 1 points by moediggity (646) from Houston, TX 12 years ago

Who cares about some phony mainstream artist?