"Progress, far from consisting in change, depends on retentiveness...
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it...."
~ George Santayana (1863-1952)
Life Of Reason (1905)
I ran across this gem below while doing research - and I think it will give you a little insight on how we came to the point at which we now find ourselves.
It's Forbes first list of the wealthiest Americans published in 1918 and the descendents of these men still shape and run our country today. An interesting read when you think about the consequences.
It was written by BC Forbes himself, and doesn't take much reading between the lines. Robber barons or captains of industry will depend on your point of view - and remember, these figures are in the value of the dollar at that time.
The source of income for the 30 wealthiest Americans should come as a surprise to no one.
http://www.forbes.com/2002/09/27/0927richest.html
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