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Redleg

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10. And they channel their wealth to change the nation to conform to their own desires

Reply to 0rganism (Reply #9)

Tue Dec 10, 2024, 03:42 PM

Dec 10

This is the part that bothers me the most. I don't object to wealth per se, but I sure as hell worry about people like Musk and the other tech-bros using their wealth to influence politics, misinform people, and create a system that gives them even greater wealth and influence.

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Do you believe that at this point in our history, the super rich are the problem? [View all] ColinC Dec 10 OP

I BeerBarrelPolka Dec 10 #1

The super rich are *a* problem. The super stupid are another problem, Ocelot II Dec 10 #2

Many are super stupid because of the super rich inserting themselves into politics for personal enrichment, live love laugh Dec 10 #3

I reverse your statement KarenS Dec 10 #5

I think it's the other way around. Ocelot II Dec 10 #7

No Cirsium Dec 10 #4

I'm fine with companies producing needed products/services make money. Just tax them accordingly. At least CEO's Silent Type Dec 10 #6

I think you would be hard pressed to find a time Cairycat Dec 10 #8

20 years ago, the accumulation of wealth by the few was the primary problem, now the consequences are hitting hard 0rganism Dec 10 #9

And they channel their wealth to change the nation to conform to their own desires Redleg Dec 10 #10

Right now, yes the super rich are the problem Bettie Dec 10 #11

Yes, the Gilded White Trash Age is going to be a problem. ananda Dec 10 #12

I voted yes, but wealth is not solely responsible. mike_c Dec 10 #13

I think God created us, so not sure how things were meant to turn out with us ruining the planet Beringia Dec 10 #14

Stupid people are the problem CloudWatcher Dec 10 #15