It’s not snark at all. In fact it’s direct lineage. You think nobles weren’t expected to work at all? An investor who is a completely layabout won’t stay rich

It’s not snark at all. In fact it’s direct lineage. You think nobles weren’t expected to work at all? An investor who is a completely layabout won’t stay rich very long, there is a natural terminus to that sort of behavior. Look at interest rates, the risk-free rate of money is 0%, less with inflation. We have inheritance taxes and can move that slider up/down as needed to prevent aristocracies from forming. Perhaps this is where your real disagreement lies? >If they stop working, they end up destitute same as any other employee. https://calmatters.org/category/economy/california-pension-crisis/ https://calmatters.org/category/economy/california-pension-c... >You do realise that Ron Swanson is a fictional character, don't you? Funny you falsely accuse me of snark and then reach into your bag of insults.