Billionare List - New & Improved . . . .

[CaptnKirk]

Good Show Walmart !

 

[Dissipate]

Uh, are you trying to make some point or are you just posting random facts and data?

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Dissipate
Uh, are you trying to make some point or are you just posting random facts and data?

6. Alice Walton Texas 55 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Helen Walton Arkansas 84 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Jim Walton Arkansas 56 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. John Walton Arkansas 58 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. S. Robson Walton Arkansas 60 $20 Billion Wal-Mart

Wow

 

[digitalsm]

Didnt know Spielberg was worth $2.5billion. Damn Geffen is at $4billion.

Mark Cubans wealth went down to $1.30billion.

The way Buffets moving, hes going to pass Gates, if he doesnt kick the bucket first.

 

[digitalsm]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Dissipate
Uh, are you trying to make some point or are you just posting random facts and data?

6. Alice Walton Texas 55 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Helen Walton Arkansas 84 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Jim Walton Arkansas 56 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. John Walton Arkansas 58 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. S. Robson Walton Arkansas 60 $20 Billion Wal-Mart

Wow

Missed one

143. Ann Walton Kroenke Missouri 54 $3.30 Billion Wal-Mart

 

[Dissipate]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Dissipate
Uh, are you trying to make some point or are you just posting random facts and data?

6. Alice Walton Texas 55 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Helen Walton Arkansas 84 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Jim Walton Arkansas 56 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. John Walton Arkansas 58 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. S. Robson Walton Arkansas 60 $20 Billion Wal-Mart

Wow

Yeah, at first I say wow but then I say: so what? Not the first time in history this has happened. Look at the Rothschilds.

 

[Sahakiel]

Originally posted by: digitalsm

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Dissipate
Uh, are you trying to make some point or are you just posting random facts and data?

6. Alice Walton Texas 55 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Helen Walton Arkansas 84 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Jim Walton Arkansas 56 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. John Walton Arkansas 58 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. S. Robson Walton Arkansas 60 $20 Billion Wal-Mart

Wow

Missed one

143. Ann Walton Kroenke Missouri 54 $3.30 Billion Wal-Mart

Lol... looks like nepotism at its best....

Although I wonder what happened to poor Ann. Is she the black sheep?

 

[digitalsm]

Originally posted by: Dissipate

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Dissipate
Uh, are you trying to make some point or are you just posting random facts and data?

6. Alice Walton Texas 55 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Helen Walton Arkansas 84 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Jim Walton Arkansas 56 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. John Walton Arkansas 58 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. S. Robson Walton Arkansas 60 $20 Billion Wal-Mart

Wow

Yeah, at first I say wow but then I say: so what? Not the first time in history this has happened. Look at the Rothschilds.

Or the Bass' Bros, although they arent nearly as rich...

 

[CaptnKirk]

Congradulations ! You got it.

There are 5 Waltons, each worth $ 20 Bil.

If any 3 get together, they become the # 1 at $ 60 Bil - way more than Gates at his paltry 46.6.

All 5 hit the 100 Bil total and have more than Gates and Buffett combined.
(His brother Jimmy's band is doing good too)
Throw in the Red-Headed Stepchild from Missouri and you've got some serious shopping power.
Think that they will spend enough money to help the economy ?
Think I heard they got some pretty hefty tax cuts a while back.

 

[CADsortaGUY]

Originally posted by: Sahakiel

Originally posted by: digitalsm

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Dissipate
Uh, are you trying to make some point or are you just posting random facts and data?

6. Alice Walton Texas 55 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Helen Walton Arkansas 84 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Jim Walton Arkansas 56 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. John Walton Arkansas 58 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. S. Robson Walton Arkansas 60 $20 Billion Wal-Mart

Wow

Missed one

143. Ann Walton Kroenke Missouri 54 $3.30 Billion Wal-Mart

Lol... looks like nepotism at its best....

Although I wonder what happened to poor Ann. Is she the black sheep?

It's called inheritance - not nepotism.
"Sam Walton, founder of the Wal-Mart empire, is a great example of successful transition tax planning. He passed the bulk of his business interests to his heirs with little tax erosion by preparing the plan early in his career. Sam and Helen started their retail business after World War II with $5,000 in savings and $20,000 borrowed from Helen?s father; then built that stake into a multi-billion dollar marketing behemoth. Along the way, they learned lessons in business succession planning and resolved to create a family owned business, Walton Enterprises, in which they transferred 20% of their business interests to each of their four children (Rob, John, Jim, and Alice) and kept their remaining 20% portion as separate shares. When Sam passed away in 1992, owning only his 10% ownership interest in the $26 billion Walton business, the taxable value of his estate was much smaller because of his prior gifts. Although specific details are not available for the entire Walton zero estate tax plan, Sam?s 10% ownership of Walton Enterprises passed tax-free through a marital trust for his wife. As reported by Forbes magazine?s best estimates of family wealth in the annual ?Forbes 400? (September 2002), his planning meant that each of the five principal Walton heirs is now worth $18.8 billion. When Mrs. Walton passes on, her interests divide when the non-voting shares flow to the Walton charities, while the voting shares transfer to their younger heirs who will continue to control the retail, banking and real estate business" - linky Now sure that net worth info is outdated but it shows how they all got their wealth.

It makes me laugh everytime someone whines about WalMart and/or the Walton's money. Here's a man who along with his wife showed everyone that the "dream" still exists and yet people sit here and whine endlessly about it. Get off you @ss and go make something of yourself instead of whining about how successful you think someone else is. Money isn't everything you know

CkG

 

[dmcowen674]

Hey CAD, how come you're not on that list? Having a problem practicing what you preach???

 

[UltraQuiet]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Hey CAD, how come you're not on that list? Having a problem practicing what you preach???

What's your idea of success, Dave? A police record and having to beg for money on the internet?

 

[CADsortaGUY]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Hey CAD, how come you're not on that list? Having a problem practicing what you preach???

Money doesn't define sucess. I value other things more than money. Money is quite necessary in our society so I strive to earn as much as I can and use it wisely. Just because someone is "worth" a Billion dollars doesn't mean they are "sucessful" in life - they may however be sucessful at making money though

My comments were directed at those of you who whine about money and "rich" people. If you think it's so great to be one of those "rich" people - you best get your ass in gear unless you find someone to leave you a bunch of money or marry someone rich like kerry did.....twice.

CkG

 

[chess9]

It's all the result of the Jewish Conspiracy....

Bwuahahahaha!

-Robert

 

[CaptnKirk]

CAD - Imagine this: Sam Walton worked real hard, turned his little Arkansas Ben Franklin chain into one of
the first 'Big Box' concept stores - in the early 60's he started scouting the land to find what he had learned
to be prime locations that at the time he bought and build were borderline suburban/rural locations, right price.
If you build it they will come.

And come they did, in their cars and in their homes as the mass consumer flowed like water to its level of least resistance.

Sam took care of his workers, he understood that this image to the public was through his employees.
'10 Foot Rule' - if you come within 10 feet of a shopper you introduce youself and offer assistance.
A chance to convert a shopper to a customer.
Old Sam provided an opportunity for advancement to all his WalMart workers.

Then like the bullfrog on the bank, he croaked.

Number 6 decided that they didn't care the way Number 6 was doing things,
so they got a lawyer to defend against Number 6, and when Number 6 saw
what Number 6 was doing to Number 6, they too got a lawyer just incase
Number 6 or Number 6 decided to litigate against Number 6

Oh, too scary "666"

Now then, these collective Number 6 hold the largest block of wealth in the world.
They didn't work for it, they happened to be born in a position to inherit it.
No work - not required.

It became a mindless corporation with an eye only on the bottom line.
Human compassion left with Sam, he took it with him, as the kids didn't inherit that.
Wal-Mart employees suffered the most, they lost a man who helped them

That's what America is all about.
The Rich get richer . . the poor get children.

 

[CADsortaGUY]

Originally posted by: CaptnKirk
CAD - Imagine this: Sam Walton worked real hard, turned his little Arkansas Ben Franklin chain into one of
the first 'Big Box' concept stores - in the early 60's he started scouting the land to find what he had learned
to be prime locations that at the time he bought and build were borderline suburban/rural locations, right price.
If you build it they will come.

And come they did, in their cars and in their homes as the mass consumer flowed like water to its level of least resistance.

Sam took care of his workers, he understood that this image to the public was through his employees.
'10 Foot Rule' - if you come within 10 feet of a shopper you introduce youself and offer assistance.
A chance to convert a shopper to a customer.
Old Sam provided an opportunity for advancement to all his WalMart workers.

Then like the bullfrog on the bank, he croaked.

Number 6 decided that they didn't care the way Number 6 was doing things,
so they got a lawyer to defend against Number 6, and when Number 6 saw
what Number 6 was doing to Number 6, they too got a lawyer just incase
Number 6 or Number 6 decided to litigate against Number 6

Oh, too scary "666"

Now then, these collective Number 6 hold the largest block of wealth in the world.
They didn't work for it, they happened to be born in a position to inherit it.
No work - not required.

It became a mindless corporation with an eye only on the bottom line.
Human compassion left with Sam, he took it with him, as the kids didn't inherit that.
Wal-Mart employees suffered the most, they lost a man who helped them

That's what America is all about.
The Rich get richer . . the poor get children.

I don't think I said the kids "earned" their money, infact I think I mentioned something about inheritance.
I don't argue the fact that WalMart was a "nicer" company with Sam around, however the kids didn't seem to want to run it so it's run by the board. That still doesn't diminish the EARNING potential each individual in America has if they work at it. Sam and Bill are both great American stories. People can still achieve these sorts of "American dreams". Hell, look at the guys at Google - aren't they a pair of Billionaires now too?
Anyway - I'll take my kids over infinate wealth any day of the week - thank you very much.

CkG

 

[Martin]

There's quite a few russians on there, and the oldest one is 47! Youngest is 35!

Damn.

 

[Bowfinger]

Originally posted by: CaptnKirk
CAD - Imagine this: Sam Walton worked real hard, turned his little Arkansas Ben Franklin chain into one of
the first 'Big Box' concept stores - in the early 60's he started scouting the land to find what he had learned
to be prime locations that at the time he bought and build were borderline suburban/rural locations, right price.
If you build it they will come.

And come they did, in their cars and in their homes as the mass consumer flowed like water to its level of least resistance.

Sam took care of his workers, he understood that this image to the public was through his employees.
'10 Foot Rule' - if you come within 10 feet of a shopper you introduce youself and offer assistance.
A chance to convert a shopper to a customer.
Old Sam provided an opportunity for advancement to all his WalMart workers.

Then like the bullfrog on the bank, he croaked.

Number 6 decided that they didn't care the way Number 6 was doing things,
so they got a lawyer to defend against Number 6, and when Number 6 saw
what Number 6 was doing to Number 6, they too got a lawyer just incase
Number 6 or Number 6 decided to litigate against Number 6

Oh, too scary "666"

Now then, these collective Number 6 hold the largest block of wealth in the world.
They didn't work for it, they happened to be born in a position to inherit it.
No work - not required.

It became a mindless corporation with an eye only on the bottom line.
Human compassion left with Sam, he took it with him, as the kids didn't inherit that.
Wal-Mart employees suffered the most, they lost a man who helped them

That's what America is all about.
The Rich get richer . . the poor get children.

Not to mention Sam recognized the value of buying American and was willing to pay a modest premium for American-manufactured goods. The Walton leeches abandoned this progressive policy, presumably because it's hard to make ends meet with only $20 billion each.

 

[norcalhiker]

I used to know two billionaires but after the market crash their value dropped. Now they're worth around $800mil apiece. Poor them.

 

[conehead433]

Seeing this just really pisses me off. I was at my local Wal Mart a couple of nights ago buying a few groceries and had an item that rang up up wrong. It seems that someone in produce had mistakenly left an advertised item for sale by the lb instead of each. Naturally when the item rang up at the price per each I protested and stated that the sign said .77 lb and that I expected to pay .77 lb. Well I was given a hard time by the cashier first, then a customer service manager, and then by a manager on duty about my wanting to rip off Wal Mart and they werent' able to sell this item by the pound. I decided not to hold up the line and checked out without this item. After a few minutes talking to a known associate who was the door greeter and an acquaintance who came into the store while I was chatting, the CSM came up to me and asked if I still wanted to purchase the item (an avocado). I said yes that is why I had it in my cart in the first place. The CSM had gotten approval from the manager to correct the price. So I got an avocado for $.32 at .77 lb when it would have cost .77 normally. So they treated me like I was trying to rip them off for whatever when I was simply trying to purchase an item for the price they showed it selling for. Sam Walton would absolutely roll over in his grave if he knew any customer had ever been treated in this fashion. Wal Mart used to refund twice the difference if an item under a certain amount rang up at a higher price. Sam earned his money. Not sure where the rest may be heading with theirs.

 

[razor2025]

Originally posted by: conehead433
Seeing this just really pisses me off. I was at my local Wal Mart a couple of nights ago buying a few groceries and had an item that rang up up wrong. It seems that someone in produce had mistakenly left an advertised item for sale by the lb instead of each. Naturally when the item rang up at the price per each I protested and stated that the sign said .77 lb and that I expected to pay .77 lb. Well I was given a hard time by the cashier first, then a customer service manager, and then by a manager on duty about my wanting to rip off Wal Mart and they werent' able to sell this item by the pound. I decided not to hold up the line and checked out without this item. After a few minutes talking to a known associate who was the door greeter and an acquaintance who came into the store while I was chatting, the CSM came up to me and asked if I still wanted to purchase the item (an avocado). I said yes that is why I had it in my cart in the first place. The CSM had gotten approval from the manager to correct the price. So I got an avocado for $.32 at .77 lb when it would have cost .77 normally. So they treated me like I was trying to rip them off for whatever when I was simply trying to purchase an item for the price they showed it selling for. Sam Walton would absolutely roll over in his grave if he knew any customer had ever been treated in this fashion. Wal Mart used to refund twice the difference if an item under a certain amount rang up at a higher price. Sam earned his money. Not sure where the rest may be heading with theirs.

Doesn't matter now. To Walmart, you're just a number in their bottom line. From their perspective, they really don't need to "serve" you as a customer. They have thousands if not million more people waiting to shop their store.

 

[ReiAyanami]

oh dear!

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teh Sprawl*Mart is evi1

 

[Genesys]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Dissipate
Uh, are you trying to make some point or are you just posting random facts and data?

6. Alice Walton Texas 55 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Helen Walton Arkansas 84 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Jim Walton Arkansas 56 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. John Walton Arkansas 58 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. S. Robson Walton Arkansas 60 $20 Billion Wal-Mart

Wow

so?

27. Forrest Mars Jr. $10.40B Mars Inc.
27. Jacqueline Mars $10.40B Mars Inc.
27. John Mars $10.40B Mars Inc.

whats your point? the Walton family is rich and you're not, get over it or come up with an awesome idea like old man Walton did.

 

[SherEPunjab]

Originally posted by: conehead433
Seeing this just really pisses me off. I was at my local Wal Mart a couple of nights ago buying a few groceries and had an item that rang up up wrong. It seems that someone in produce had mistakenly left an advertised item for sale by the lb instead of each. Naturally when the item rang up at the price per each I protested and stated that the sign said .77 lb and that I expected to pay .77 lb. Well I was given a hard time by the cashier first, then a customer service manager, and then by a manager on duty about my wanting to rip off Wal Mart and they werent' able to sell this item by the pound. I decided not to hold up the line and checked out without this item. After a few minutes talking to a known associate who was the door greeter and an acquaintance who came into the store while I was chatting, the CSM came up to me and asked if I still wanted to purchase the item (an avocado). I said yes that is why I had it in my cart in the first place. The CSM had gotten approval from the manager to correct the price. So I got an avocado for $.32 at .77 lb when it would have cost .77 normally. So they treated me like I was trying to rip them off for whatever when I was simply trying to purchase an item for the price they showed it selling for. Sam Walton would absolutely roll over in his grave if he knew any customer had ever been treated in this fashion. Wal Mart used to refund twice the difference if an item under a certain amount rang up at a higher price. Sam earned his money. Not sure where the rest may be heading with theirs.

don't buy groceries from Wal Mart. I purposely don't. Screw them. They can sell me toiletries, but i'm buying my groceries from a grocery store.

 

[SirStev0]

Originally posted by: Sahakiel

Originally posted by: digitalsm

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Dissipate
Uh, are you trying to make some point or are you just posting random facts and data?

6. Alice Walton Texas 55 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Helen Walton Arkansas 84 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. Jim Walton Arkansas 56 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. John Walton Arkansas 58 $20 Billion Wal-Mart
6. S. Robson Walton Arkansas 60 $20 Billion Wal-Mart

Wow

Missed one

143. Ann Walton Kroenke Missouri 54 $3.30 Billion Wal-Mart

Lol... looks like nepotism at its best....

Although I wonder what happened to poor Ann. Is she the black sheep?

sux to be her