Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

stopbush

(24,788 posts)
1. It's time that we grow up and face a few facts about capitalism. We need to dump the Horatio Alger
Tue Jul 14, 2020, 04:26 AM
Jul 2020

bullshit and face reality.

When people tell you all you need is hard work to get ahead, they are lying. Most of the really wealthy people in the country inherited their money. The chances of the average Joe earning even an upper middle class income is slim to none. Most people never rise above the economic plateau into which they were born. Capitalism is wholly dependent on there being a large, poor working class for the wealthy to thrive.

That's about it.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Editorials & Other Articles»'Foreshadowing The Year 2...»Reply #1