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>You're framing things in terms of inequality.< Correct, the topic. You seem to view 'inequality' as you and I looking enviously up at Michael Phelps. You may

>You're framing things in terms of inequality.< Correct, the topic. You seem to view 'inequality' as you and I looking enviously up at Michael Phelps. You may be, but I am looking down at who we are leaving behind. >If you're better off, who cares if someone else is even better off?< The clear point is I am concerned that people are worse off. But carry on telling me how that 1996 book means we can all be millionaires (if we would just buy it).

WalterBright 6y ago
> leaving behind Does not imply making them worse off. You making money simply does not take away from other people. > if we would just buy it If you choose not to read the book, and dismiss it out of hand as impossible, that's your choice. To help others who aren't getting ahead, recommend the book to them. It's been a best seller for 25 years now.
- IndySun 6y ago
  Again, you have a knack of viewing inequality upside. Based on my speed read of the available chapter one I couldn't recommended it. It is not aimed at me, or anyone I know. I agree that it is always best left for each person to ultimately decide whether to read it or not.
  - WalterBright 6y ago
    > or anyone I know Does everyone you know lead a desperate hand to mouth existence? You also decide your course in life. These are not imposed upon you in America. You can blame your parents up until adulthood, then it's on you.
    - IndySun 6y ago
      Not true. Nowhere. Ever. Many factors decide your course in life, including your own choices. One does not simply get to decide every choice. Parents may or may not be to 'blame' for any, some, or all of it. This is true, and not the sales-speak adage 'it's all up to you'.
      - WalterBright 6y ago
        > Not true. Nowhere. Ever. I'm sad for you.