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drm604

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1. That picture of Donald Trump is a perfect example for this article.

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Fri Apr 27, 2012, 07:22 AM

Apr 2012

The Koch's are another example. Both Trump and the Koch's had wealthy fathers but are seen by many (and apparently by themselves) as some sort of Randian heroes.

Sure, you can be a "self made man" if daddy left you millions.

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The Self-Made Myth: Debunking Conservatives' Favorite -- And Most Dangerous -- Fiction [View all] xchrom Apr 2012 OP

That picture of Donald Trump is a perfect example for this article. drm604 Apr 2012 #1

even if you made your money yourself DonCoquixote Apr 2012 #2

All true. drm604 Apr 2012 #6

Furthermore, conservative arguments about standard of living alp227 Apr 2012 #9

Yes!!!.....finally someone had the balls to show this as, not a myth, but a fairy tale Namvet67 Apr 2012 #3

United For A Fair Economy spells out the myth beautifully. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2012 #4

Great article! ananda Apr 2012 #5

recommend phantom power Apr 2012 #7

Excellent read!! hifiguy Apr 2012 #8