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- luckyorphan0
SumWurk said something above that requires addressing:
"I personally don't know a single person you would consider 'wealthy' who didn't start with absolutely nothing. Probably an anomaly, but still the thought that people can't work their way into a higher socio-economic position is complete bullshit."
Two words: Paris Hilton.
Please refer to the following documentary, "Born Rich" by Jamie Johnson – heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune.
"I live in a country that everyone wants to believe is a meritocracy. We want to think that everyone earns what they have. I guess if it makes you feel better, keep telling yourself that."
"What did I do to earn the kind of money I will get tonight [on my 21st birthday] at midnight? All I did was inherit it."
Jamie Johnson
– Director of "Born Rich" and heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune.Stay Informed.
- Pretty incredible look at the unearned wealth in this country.luckyorphan
- How the other 1/2 live,
must nice. I shed a tear.utopian - that's a pretty small other half.luckyorphan