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A Boring Dystopia
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Oh, I'm sorry, of course...it's OUR fault that we're broke!
According to Forbes? Of course is the fault of the impoverished they didn't take personal responsibility. Forbes is a magazine for persons with stock portfolios.
That's pretty much the main thesis used to justify capitalism. You have the money you deserve. If prosperity isn't merit-based, then capitalism would be a horrifying abuse of the underclasses.
Ummm yes. Do better.