The vast majority of wealthy people, and virtually all of the mega-rich, either inherit it and or marry it. None of them actually earn it. The "self-made man" is a myth...created by wealthy men. #TaxTheRich https://getpocket.com/explore/item/if-you-re-so-smart-why-aren-t-you-rich-turns-out-it-s-just-chance
@TwiHusband LOL--feels like there's a rich vein of Elon humor here. "If you're so rich, why aren't you smart?", "thank you for conclusively proving that being rich does not confer genius wisdom on people" etc.
@rpardee I think most of the rich are, in fact, dumb as a bag of hammers. Cunning and greedy, but stupid. Another part of the "rich mythos" is eccentric behavior. As long as it isn't too offensive it's "They're rich, they can do anything they please."
I keep recalling Heinlein's quote. If I recall correctly, "Crazy, stupid, and evil are difficult for the external observer to distinguish, because their results look pretty much the same."
That explains a LOT of our current situation.
@TwiHusband 💯 . If you're rich, you can buy smart people to help protect your wealth & advance your policy preferences.
@rpardee Exactly correct.