Chicago Mayor Sorely Mistaken on Musk, Wealthy – Chicago Contrarian

"(Mayor Brandon) Johnson seems to think the economy is a zero-sum game, where if one amasses substantial personal wealth, the masses suffer and are consigned to a lifetime of living in miserable conditions. Johnson’s position — one designed to be provocative — is deeply misguided. "
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Wally
2 months ago

Unfortunately, most Americans are financially obtuse and envious, as this article shows. Billionaires money does not come out of regular Americans pocket. Rather, from their energy, foresight, and innovation, and providing a product or service people want.Tell me that regular Americans haven’t benefited from Bezos Amazon or Musk’s Tesla, or Gates Microsoft. And, as the article states, a lot of their wealth is paper wealth, not cash in hand. If you own a home, an IRA, or pension, your wealth is also paper wealth, not cash in your pocket. These billionaires are also not hoarding money, whether they spend it… Read more »

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The Craw
2 months ago

I dont know why Johnson begrudges Musk his success.
Musk is the richest African American ever!

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