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10. I know that. I have far more respect for Gates and Warren Buffet, and I'm not going against every person of wealth
Tue Dec 10, 2024, 05:11 PM
Dec 2024

as you seem to think I do. I didn't say that as you implied in your response, and I wasn't 'going after' every person who is wealthy. And I well aware of the profit motive when someone creates something of value and get awarded in return, as well as not vilifying everyone. Give me a break.

1. Well, explain why such a small group of elites rec'd the lion's share of the spoils, from going public, such as
Reply to elleng (Original post)
Mon Dec 9, 2024, 05:02 PM
Elon Musk, Bezos, Gates, etc. Hundreds and hundreds of billions of dollar in pay, stock appreciation, etc., while the vast majority of us got squat or barely min. wage. How is that fair?

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