The wealth of the country, its capital, its credit, must be saved from the predatory poor as well as the predatory rich, but above all from the predatory politician.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Market forces and capitalism by themselves aren't sufficient to ensure the common good and to limit the concentration of wealth at levels that are compatible with democratic ideals.
As capitalism falters, the rich move their money out of the country, violence increases, and politicians promising prosperity are elected.
You know, when the cost of capital goes down, when credit becomes cheap, people start taking greater and greater risks.
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
Africa is poor because its investors and its creditors are unspeakably rich.
It is only the poor who pay cash, and that not from virtue, but because they are refused credit.
The rich don't exploit the poor. They just out-compete them.
America's wealth comes from the efforts of people striving for success. Take away their incentive with badmouthing success and you take away the wealth that helps us take care of the needy.
Besides being a prime cause of poor economic growth, poor governance breeds corruption, which cripples investment, wastes resources, and diminishes confidence.
Wealth brings great benefits to the world. Rich people are heros.
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