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Originally Posted by zuluking
Except for the highly-publicized exceptions (brought up in this thread already), self-made "rich people" are admired for going out there and EARNING everything they can. Big difference.
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Ah yes, the noble businessman. Beavering away, never taking a shortcut, earning every cent through hard work and resourcefulness. Trustworthy, fair, kind of heart and handsome of face.
A businessman would never try to take advantage of anyone.
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Originally Posted by zuluking
The few "peons" are most definitely NOT trying to do the same. They are not trying to earn everything they can; they organize for the purposes of extorting the most entitlements possible regardless of the company's position, financially or otherwise. Air Canada, GM, Chrysler, City of Toronto, etc. etc. etc. Parasitic in nature, the antithesis of the entrepreneur.
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They are taking what they can get. Do you think big business works on a different principle?