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Filthy Rich Lives Matter
Fellow Masters of the Universe, demand your rights!
As all of you who subscribe to my covert and highly selective newsletter are aware, there are forces afoot today that do not bode well for our well being.
I have previously suggested that we push back with the “We earned it, we get to keep it” defense. Unfortunately, our foes have countered that by pointing out our supposed “debt to society”. As ridiculous as that is, I see that this is gaining traction and I believe we need to find other ways to keep our wealth unsullied by the grubby fingers of the commoners.
Bribery will not suffice. Off shore accounts are losing their mojo. Clever accounting will not stem the tide. We need a new direction.
There are those who have suggested more little wars or even a slightly larger dust up as a distraction. I agree that there is value in that approach, but these things do tend to disrupt international business. I think we all realize that can be more costly than taxes when it gets out of hand.
We need to change hearts and minds. When a rich person cannot augment their pile of money, that’s hurts just as much as someone who can’t pay their rent.
