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> I don't think the world would be a better off if the Bezos' and Gates' were to live forever. I’m not sure those are great examples of people clinging to powe
by mr_toad 4y ago
> I don't think the world would be a better off if the Bezos' and Gates' were to live forever.
I’m not sure those are great examples of people clinging to power forever, considering they’re semi-retired / retired and neither were heavily involved in politics in the first place.
Just because most people with political power are old rich white men doesn’t mean all old rich white men run the world.
- havelhovel 4y ago> I’m not sure those are great examples of people clinging to power forever, considering they’re semi-retired / retired and neither were heavily involved in politics in the first place The desire to retire may have something to do with mortality. > Just because most people with political power are old rich white men doesn’t mean all old rich white men run the world It's hard to understand why you went in this direction. The parent comment didn't mention race or sex, and there are entire continents of people that ought to disprove your world view.