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But are the poor really what's wrong with the country?
Think about it. The poor have no power. They can't manipulate markets or events. What do they have to do with the global financial crisis or the staggering rise in the cost of oil over the last several years?
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Joe, you make a good point, but the poor people do have quite a bit of power. They can go to the polls and vote. Or, they can work hard to improve their situation and better themselves and their families.
As for manipulating markets and events, or the price of oil, how many people really do have the means to affect those things? I know I certainly don't have much of an effect on the financial markets or oil. But, I do contribute a good amount of my pay to taxes to support people who are less fortunate (or a lot lazier)than me.
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