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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru
Again, it seems the assumption is that billionaires pop out of nowhere, or that wealth is generated from the ether via the conduit of An Idea.
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There are different types of billionaires. Those that change the world are the one's that create something that changes the world from an idea and a willingness to take a risk. These are the one's we need.
Can you give one example of when major innovation did not occur before major standard of living increases on this planet?
True there have been people with life changing ideas who did not benefit financially, but I hope you take a moment and understand the pattern that has repeated on scales large and small throughout the history of man. Even given things we take for granted today, like the example I gave of Ted Turner, CNN, and the 24 hour news cycle I am addicted to.
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Originally Posted by dc_dux
ace, this is what you said:
Sounds to me like you suggested that govt social safety net programs for those needing and getting help...create a cycle of dependence.
Its just not true.
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Context. There was nothing in my post about "wealfare queens" and there was a specific citation pointing to a view held by the WTO regarding the observed impact of farm subsidies. The point was very specific and understandable to those who read what I wrote.
I have never taken a stance against the need some have for a safety net and I believe we have an obligation to care for children, elderly and the disabled. A point that I have made multiple times. Oh, but I just want people to starve...got it.
