• @jj4211
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    14 hours ago

    I wouldn’t even necessarily begrudge the word “admirable” to describe getting wealthy through ones own efforts, but “heroic” is just too off the mark.

    • @[email protected]
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      12 hours ago

      It really depends what you understand to be “through one’s own efforts.” Capitalism stretches this concept to the point of absurdity.