10 RICHEST CANDIDATES IN HISTORY
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I didn't read that... Is there something I didn't catch on CNN?Rich people are evil?
the list has recent candidates. methinks mayhap poor sen. edwards and his 45 million dollars
has him looking like a poorboy and yes, his millions have not totally bought him happiness. if
they could have done a real money comparison for all our presidents and their opponents, i'd
be more impressed. it can be said politics is not a poor man's sport. the proverbial 1% sets the
tune and controlls most of the dialogue. populism comes in waves, and i too voted for ross perot.
has him looking like a poorboy and yes, his millions have not totally bought him happiness. if
they could have done a real money comparison for all our presidents and their opponents, i'd
be more impressed. it can be said politics is not a poor man's sport. the proverbial 1% sets the
tune and controlls most of the dialogue. populism comes in waves, and i too voted for ross perot.
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it's an addiction, these people are (fiat) money junkies. I've worked in the financial industry for 4 years and got out, most of the people can't, they always need a bigger fix.
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Phony list. Pure propaganda.
Where is Nelson Rockefeller?
Where is Nelson Rockefeller?
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With no disrespect it's threads like these in Grassroots Central which contribute to good ideas being buried and never realised.
We really need to sort out the fact that everything gets posted in GRC these days. The forums needs more oganisation.
We really need to sort out the fact that everything gets posted in GRC these days. The forums needs more oganisation.
At that point most semi-decent folks would become what is known as a "philanthropist."
One of the things I've always liked about conservatism is the idea, which admittedly sometimes gets lost in politics, that when you eliminate government social programs, they should be replaced by private citizens, acting according to their personal morals, operating and donating to charities and other organizations that benefit the poor, the disabled, the orphaned, and the sick.
Coincidentally this is also why I'm not an objectivist.
Run for President?
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yep. when gaining money has lost its fun, they try to gain power.
If you are saying Objectivists do not support private charities you are being ignorant, or I built a strawman to beat up.
The point an Objectivist would make, is that if it is your self-interest that drives you to give to charities, that is you being selfish(even if it is helping others).
Now, if I was coerced by someone to give to a cause, if I didn't want to, an Objectivist would have a bone to pick there.
Also, if you have over 100 million, and you want more(as some have stated it is some sort of disease, let us call in Monetarism) it follows very well that you might invest it(in capital goods etc.) so you can: MAKE MORE MONEY all while enriching everyone's life.
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Two chicks at one time.
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