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Old 06-08-2011, 11:59 AM   #28 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru
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Originally Posted by aceventura3 View Post
Have you ever tested or researched the historical validity of the above theory? I have and it is wrong. Wealth creation is at the root or starting point of every robust economy I have ever looked at. I challenge you to name a historical situation, and let's see if I am right or if the theory above is.

A community of people can be impoverished, starving, without access to usable resources - a wealth creator comes in, with some form of innovation and and the community turns the corner and the economy becomes a robust and thriving economy. The innovation, the wealth creator always comes first. Always!
I see, ace, and do you view this mythical wealth creator as a godlike figure or a hero figure?
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