This is the part of wealth the freaks me out, when you shoot right past "living as well as any human being could possibly want" to "insane ostentation for its own sake".
Like he sat down and said "Hell, I'm Michael Friggin Jordan, livin' large ain't gonna cut it, I gotta live freakin' humongous.
I remember going to see the gate back in 1999 when I was visiting a friend in Chicago... very impressive. I found this pic of the front gate. It was taken by a Taiwanese tourist!
Well, good for Michael Jordan. If he likes to buy and live in that mansion I see nothing wrong with that! Now, the tax cuts that Bush gave to the richest americans, that's an all together different discussion. Don't blame the rich people for spending their own money, instead blame the people that gives them tax reductions they don't need, when the state (deficit...), and the people in need could use the money more than ever.
Well, good for Michael Jordan. If he likes to buy and live in that mansion I see nothing wrong with that! Now, the tax cuts that Bush gave to the richest americans, that's an all together different discussion. Don't blame the rich people for spending their own money, instead blame the people that gives them tax reductions they don't need, when the state (deficit...), and the people in need could use the money more than ever.
People in need require less than ever, as poverty is at an all time low in the US.
Back to MJ's house, it looks like he had an indoor basketball court, and then replaced it with an outdoor one to improve the view from his house. Makes sense as basketball is no longer a full-year thing for him now.
People in need require less than ever, as poverty is at an all time low in the US.
Back to MJ's house, it looks like he had an indoor basketball court, and then replaced it with an outdoor one to improve the view from his house. Makes sense as basketball is no longer a full-year thing for him now.
At 29,000 square feet, I wouldn't be too surprised to find that he has both and outdoor courts. The winters (and summers) can be brutal in northern Illinois.
People in need require less than ever, as poverty is at an all time low in the US.
Back to MJ's house, it looks like he had an indoor basketball court, and then replaced it with an outdoor one to improve the view from his house. Makes sense as basketball is no longer a full-year thing for him now.
There is no reason to claim that people in need require less or more than ever, as there is no evidence either way.
And you have got it backwards... The gym was built after the outdoor court...
There are over 200 mature 40' pine trees ringing his property that MJ reportedly purchased from others and had transplanted for a cost of up to $10,000 each.
The guy spent more than most people will earn in a lifetime just moving trees around.
Yeah, wealth never trickles down.
It isn't just that Jordan is mega-rich. How many people are getting rich building that darn house.
There is no reason to claim that people in need require less or more than ever, as there is no evidence either way.
And you have got it backwards... The gym was built after the outdoor court...
I agree, but I was just trying to disarm a socialist rant against rich people and tax cuts. The more for everyone the better, I say.
And if he added that gym later, then I think the property looked better without it. But it is to his taste - since it is his money
Personally, even if my mother and mother-in-law both lived with me, I can't see needing more than 10,000 sq feet. All that space would mean that you would have to do an awful lot of walking - maybe he has a Segway to get around with.
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Sheesh...to be rich in America.
Like he sat down and said "Hell, I'm Michael Friggin Jordan, livin' large ain't gonna cut it, I gotta live freakin' humongous.
Originally posted by Power Apple
Well, good for Michael Jordan. If he likes to buy and live in that mansion I see nothing wrong with that! Now, the tax cuts that Bush gave to the richest americans, that's an all together different discussion. Don't blame the rich people for spending their own money, instead blame the people that gives them tax reductions they don't need, when the state (deficit...), and the people in need could use the money more than ever.
People in need require less than ever, as poverty is at an all time low in the US.
Back to MJ's house, it looks like he had an indoor basketball court, and then replaced it with an outdoor one to improve the view from his house. Makes sense as basketball is no longer a full-year thing for him now.
Originally posted by e1618978
People in need require less than ever, as poverty is at an all time low in the US.
Back to MJ's house, it looks like he had an indoor basketball court, and then replaced it with an outdoor one to improve the view from his house. Makes sense as basketball is no longer a full-year thing for him now.
At 29,000 square feet, I wouldn't be too surprised to find that he has both and outdoor courts. The winters (and summers) can be brutal in northern Illinois.
BTW it is actually in Highland Park, IL:
http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=42.20...7532&t=k&hl=en
Originally posted by e1618978
People in need require less than ever, as poverty is at an all time low in the US.
Back to MJ's house, it looks like he had an indoor basketball court, and then replaced it with an outdoor one to improve the view from his house. Makes sense as basketball is no longer a full-year thing for him now.
There is no reason to claim that people in need require less or more than ever, as there is no evidence either way.
And you have got it backwards... The gym was built after the outdoor court...
There are over 200 mature 40' pine trees ringing his property that MJ reportedly purchased from others and had transplanted for a cost of up to $10,000 each.
The guy spent more than most people will earn in a lifetime just moving trees around.
Yeah, wealth never trickles down.
It isn't just that Jordan is mega-rich. How many people are getting rich building that darn house.
Dude, I'm a retired multimillionaire.
Really what did you do?
I landscaped Jordan's house.
Nick
Originally posted by hardeeharhar
There is no reason to claim that people in need require less or more than ever, as there is no evidence either way.
And you have got it backwards... The gym was built after the outdoor court...
I agree, but I was just trying to disarm a socialist rant against rich people and tax cuts. The more for everyone the better, I say.
And if he added that gym later, then I think the property looked better without it. But it is to his taste - since it is his money
Personally, even if my mother and mother-in-law both lived with me, I can't see needing more than 10,000 sq feet. All that space would mean that you would have to do an awful lot of walking - maybe he has a Segway to get around with.
Originally posted by giant
Interestingly, contrast the size of his home with this chicagoland billionaire's home.
Who's place is that?
EDIT: Nevermind. Google is my friend too.
I don't really like either house - I would build a medium sized stone house on 100 acres, personally.
Originally posted by hardeeharhar
Buffet?
Warren Buffet lives in Omaha, with a vacation home in California.
Originally posted by e1618978
Being that close to the street would seem like a security risk for a billionaire.
Possibly. Probably pretty safe in the area he's in there. Also, if no one really knows...risk is reduced further.