@pripyatplatypus, when that rich person buys another house, doesnt that crate a demand for people to step in and build that house?
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Also, yes it's designed to reward people for economic accomplishment. That reward is the motivation that has driven entrepreneurs to take a risk, build a company, and create opportunity for non-entrepreneurs to punch a clock and make a living. No reward means no entrepreneurs means no jobs opportunity for people who arent interested in the taking the risks of self employment.
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My point is that in socialism, the families at the top stay at the top. Capitalism leaves the door wide open for new people to step in and rise to the top (and leave a wake of improved life quality along the way).

It's no secret that capitalism, conservatism, "trickle down economics" or whatever you want to call it is designed to create opportunity. And a consequence of that opportunity is that some people and families will eventually end up with much more wealth than others. The system opens doors, but people have to take it upon themselves to walk through them.
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What blows my mind is that people truly believe that Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren are actually looking for their best interests. People honestly think that a Socialistic society works for anyone other than the "ruling class". And that makes it an enormous hypocrisy.
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The reality is that EVERY government model requires a lower class. At least the GOP is honest about what it is and the system allows people to move up and down. Socialism temporarily lifts the bottom up a little but it pulls the people who try to move up back at the same time.

Just dont expect us to stop being prideful of the parts we like because of a past that was out of our control.

You bet, no objection here. Can we also agree that America is doing a lot of things better than everyone else right now?

Correction: I so love that SOME people are catching on the hypocrisy.

I think you have a healthy outlook on it. Ignore the "end of days" propaganda that's being pounded around, but let's continue to minimize our waste, clean things up, and keep pushing technology growth.

People generally dont tend to grasp the gravity of life until their mid 30's. They're ill-equipped to make a decision like that at such a young age.

You are counting correctly. It's almost as if rhetoric of impending doom is helpful toward swaying public opinion and ultimately moving people to vote a certain way!

Someday, if you guys try very hard to keep an open mind, you might just come to a very important undersyanding: Life is very difficult and there are an infinite number of places we can turn to for help. Family, friends, books, teachers, mentors, and for some......religion. Say what you must about Christianity but, for most, it helps them become a better, kinder, more forgiving, more compassionate person. For most it's a source of strength and it provides a good path for them to try to follow.
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And here you are... $hitting all over it with your youthful nativity.

It's not up to you to decide who helped him. The choice is his to make.