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52. The other point I would make -

Thu May 21, 2026, 12:21 PM

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is that it's not so much about defending individual billionaires. You're correct of course that it's hard to find something to love about people who remain that wealthy when others have so little. My argument has always been that the individuals are just the symptoms - the system itself is the disease. Capitalism is a system that relies on many people being oppressed so a few can benefit. My view - not sustainable. Get rid of it. Let's make a system that's more equitable (and this is where I lose people because they can't imagine something new and better).

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This. SSJVegeta 19 hrs ago #30

I think that is where the confusion angrychair 14 hrs ago #32

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To be fair angrychair 14 hrs ago #38

I highly respect your stance. To be clear: SSJVegeta 13 hrs ago #42

Also to be fair angrychair 13 hrs ago #45

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There are some that almost have to be ITAL 13 hrs ago #46

That part angrychair 13 hrs ago #47

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Well, just speaking for myself ITAL 12 hrs ago #54

Yes and no angrychair 12 hrs ago #57

You're not wrong - example Jeff Bezos first wife TBF 12 hrs ago #51

The other point I would make - TBF 12 hrs ago #52

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Also implicit in my point angrychair 11 hrs ago #67

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