Greed: Collapsing Economies and Corrupting Governments

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Greedy People Exist in All Social Classes

Economies around the world are suffering from the greed of hand fulls of people. CEOs have the nerve to ask for bail outs, but aren't so willing to cough up any of their bloated salaries to help. This Greed Logo is for them. It's hard to have equality when so much of the world's money rests in the hands of so few people.

Corporations are the modern face of greed, but they could not function without help from corrupt government officials. Modern times maybe restricting the extent of corporate corruption, but greed will never die

Everyone has a price, but money isn't always enough.

Everyone Wants to be Part of the Chosen Few


Exclusive

It's not just about being popular and having nice stuff, because exclusive things are what is in. This sin fuels the desire to hoard attention and material possessions.

Chasing after the EXCLU$IVE things will have you chasing more than dollar bills. The dollar sign easily replaces the "s" in this special word.

Marriage is a Very Expensive Thing to go Through With


Marry for Money

Weddings cost a lot of money, but a divorce can be even more costly. A prenup has become the first line of defense in today's world of quick Marriages.

Men use to receive a dowry from the parents of his bride to be, but today it is more common to run into gold diggers. They marry for money and don't mind getting a divorce to take half of the riches.

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Money Truly Makes the World go Round


Green Dollar Sign

Dollar signs can make and break people's dreams. It's no surprise that green is one letter off from greed.

People will rob, cheat and steal, for more of those beautiful green dollar signs. Even many churches are not above being a little money hungry.

Aces are Coveted Cards at Every Poker Table


Ace of Spades Card

People will lose all their chips chasing after aces. They hope to win fortunes, but often lose their shirt.

The ace of spades has a certain special mystique about it. Many look long at this card above all others. It is the most beautiful card in the deck.

Intimidation is just as important as luck at the table. Spiders scare most people and the black widow makes them deathly afraid.

Combining the most beautiful card with an deadly spider, increases the intimidation factor.

Maybe Greed is Good

This classic speech is even more relevant today.
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Greedy Little Kids Always Want a New Toy from the Store


Did You Buy Me A Toy?

Every parent has dreaded the long walk past the toy aisle in the store. Kids are attracted to them like a magnet. No matter what the kids already have, they want more toys.

You can leave them at home, but they will just wait until you come home to ask: "Did you buy me a toy?"
Now kids don't have to keep asking for new toys. They can just point to the slogan.

Stuff You Don't Need, but You Want

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View the Many Faces of Greed

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  • GetFactsnotHype Jun 12, 2011 @ 5:26 pm | delete
    If agree with the title and I have a page related to corrupted governments and social issues based on GREED - see www.squidoo.com/hydrofracking-and-updates and the title is Hydrofracking not Sexy Enough for Politics
  • Mortira Jan 25, 2009 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    This is an interesting look at the many types of greed. You can't blame the kids though. It's parents who don't teach their children about moderation and appreciation that we should look down upon.
    I've rolled this over to my lens about gold pollution.

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