| > True, it is much lower when compared to the 19th century, when the economy was much freer. Not sure what you are basing this on, I'm guessing on nothing. > Taking a different view than one you're accustomed to hearing, labeling it "greed" and calling it "pretty ridiculous" is not much of an argument. No ignoring my actual argument, and quoting 3 words from my conclusion is not much of an argument. > You want a better life? Earn it... Rather than envying those with more, make your own!... You'd be surprised how capable you are if you just try. I mean... this is so childishly naive and simplistic, a statement supporting a very unfair state of things - 'You want to have a better life? Go compete with that billionaire who has access to the highest levels of government, media, lobbying, etc.' It's like you didn't think about the socio-economic situation of the world at all. > What (besides rare case of a random and tragic accident) can stop people with that attitude? What about not being able to afford education? What about malnutrition? Not being treated for a debilitating disease or condition? Not having enough social and financial stability? Having to compete with people that do have all of these advantages? I already listed all of these things and you blissfully ignored them. > These days, it's high taxes, innovation-stifling regulations, and restrictions on and against immigrants. No, that's absolutely false, high taxes, 'innovation stifling regulations' whatever that means, and restrictions against immigrants have nothing to do with class mobility of lower class Americans. Absolutely nothing. |