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[shinerbock]

One thing about old money: Many people view it as the Kennedy family, running around, causing trouble and being ridiculous...While this happens in the south, that is not the point of old money. In my family it has always been to better the opportunities of your children. No member of my family has simply lived off family money. My dad has worked his ass off to ensure that I will have the opportunity to do/experience anything I desire to. I don't take that for granted, its not like I'm driving a BMW 7 Series and blowing coke by drawing up lines with my dad's credit card. However, it has allowed me to choose what school I wanted to attend, go to the law school I wanted, travel, etc. Its not about having more money than _______, its about making sure your children don't want or worry over the things you may have.

Regarding 21st century things... I don't think people should expect much more than tolerance. I personally dislike most of popular black culture. I tolerate it, but it often disgusts me, what else should I do besides tolerate it? I think interracial marriage can cause significant problems in the future. However, it has never really come close to me, so I don't really think much about it. How would I do something more than simply tolerate it? Need I support it? I don't think so.

[kddani]

I thought that one of the values of families with old money and the supposed manners and etiquette that comes along with that position in society thought it distasteful and ostentatious to discuss money and one's personal/family wealth. At least, that is my impression of what polite, well-mannered members of that society were raised to believe in.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

One thing about old money: Many people view it as the Kennedy family, running around, causing trouble and being ridiculous...While this happens in the south, that is not the point of old money. In my family it has always been to better the opportunities of your children. No member of my family has simply lived off family money. My dad has worked his ass off to ensure that I will have the opportunity to do/experience anything I desire to. I don't take that for granted, its not like I'm driving a BMW 7 Series and blowing coke by drawing up lines with my dad's credit card. However, it has allowed me to choose what school I wanted to attend, go to the law school I wanted, travel, etc. Its not about having more money than _______, its about making sure your children don't want or worry over the things you may have.

Regarding 21st century things... I don't think people should expect much more than tolerance. I personally dislike most of popular black culture. I tolerate it, but it often disgusts me, what else should I do besides tolerate it? I think interracial marriage can cause significant problems in the future. However, it has never really come close to me, so I don't really think much about it. How would I do something more than simply tolerate it? Need I support it? I don't think so.

I understand that, for the majority, this is the case. And when people say they travel because of their parents money, I may be jealous, but I don't think their snobs because of it. (I only got to travel because of my grandma's support)

The downside is the people who do act like their money, along with their Southern lineage, makes them BETTER than everyone else. You're lucky to have what you do, and clearly working hard to increase it.

The people who say that it doesn't matter what they do because they'll work for their Daddy and live off their trust fund are sad to me.

The only chances of me being rich is my grandma leaving me as her only heir in her will (not likely) or my (soon to be after I finish grad school) counseling practice starts catering to the Trumps and Rockefellers and Kennedys of the world. I'll be comfortable, at least until I send kids to private school, and I'll be happy.

Those of us like me don't like having money waved over our heads and someone expecting us to be in awe of it or something. It's just embarrassing for the money wavers and annoying for us.

[Liberal_South]

I'm just going to say it, I don't like poor people who complain about being poor.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Liberal_South

I'm just going to say it, I don't like poor people who complain about being poor.

Was I complaining? I said I'm comfortable and happy. I am now too even though I'm trying to find a new job. I certainly not "poor" I'm not below poverty level, and assuming my job hunt is successful, I'll have enough to pay rent, go to school, live off of, and save. That's all I need.

Your interpretation of this as poor and complaining reveals more about you than it does about me.

[shinerbock]

Kddani, for the most part you are right. There are however situations where it is more acceptable. For example, we often get into financial discussions at a bar or something (me and fraternity brothers/friends). The discussions aren't "what I have/what you have" but more what to invest in, what is working for who, etc. Sometimes specifics are brought up, simply because we are all friends and are not trying to impress one another. However, in the course of explaining how you purchased a home or invested in a field, it is fairly common to reveal something about your personal wealth.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

Kddani, for the most part you are right. There are however situations where it is more acceptable. For example, we often get into financial discussions at a bar or something (me and fraternity brothers/friends). The discussions aren't "what I have/what you have" but more what to invest in, what is working for who, etc. Sometimes specifics are brought up, simply because we are all friends and are not trying to impress one another. However, in the course of explaining how you purchased a home or invested in a field, it is fairly common to reveal something about your personal wealth.

Shinerbock, though many people would have been shocked a few months ago, thank you for being an example of a classy Southerner, money or no.

[Liberal_South]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Was I complaining? I said I'm comfortable and happy. I am now too even though I'm trying to find a new job. I certainly not "poor" I'm not below poverty level, and assuming my job hunt is successful, I'll have enough to pay rent, go to school, live off of, and save. That's all I need.

Your interpretation of this as poor and complaining reveals more about you than it does about me.

My post wasn't directed at anyone.

[Tom Earp]

Just out of curoisity for The Good Ole Southern Boys on Site?

Where was the first shot fired in the Civil War? No, it isnt Harppers Ferry! A Hint.

Which Three States had the most Civil War Battles?

Where was the Gettysburg of the West?

Is egocentric really a full circle?

Some of the statements on G C on this post actually have no rhym or reason, just a little mouth jacking of the jaws!

It is an honor to be proud of Your Heretige as it were, but to try and flaunt it as it is gospal is increadulous.

I dont know how all You fine Southern Gents call it, but we in the never land call it cranial rectosis

Wow, this is really fun or not!

[Liberal_South]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Just out of curoisity for The Good Ole Southern Boys on Site?

Where was the first shot fired in the Civil War? No, it isnt Harppers Ferry! A Hint.

Which Three States had the most Civil War Battles?

Where was the Gettysburg of the West?

Is egocentric really a full circle?

Some of the statements on G C on this post actually have no rhym or reason, just a little mouth jacking of the jaws!

It is an honor to be proud of Your Heretige as it were, but to try and flaunt it as it is gospal is increadulous.

I dont know how all You fine Southern Gents call it, but we in the never land call it cranial rectosis

Wow, this is really fun or not!

ft. sumter (is this a trick question)
glorieta pass
no clue what you mean by egocentric being a full circle.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Liberal_South

My post wasn't directed at anyone.

Then it was completely unrelated to the topic at hand.

Suck it up.

I hate when rich people brag about being rich...

[Liberal_South]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Then it was completely unrelated to the topic at hand.

Suck it up.

I hate when rich people brag about being rich...

I imagine you do.