Once upon a time (say, in the Reagan years) we were taught that it was desirable to use our wits to do more, have more and be more than our fellow citizens. There was no such thing as too much. Now, as it all falls apart, we're seeing the end result of a strategy that raised up a few at the expense of the many. Where we once took pride in "separating ourselves from the herd," we now find some meager comfort in knowing "we're all in the same boat." Money is a heady drug and there are countless … [Read more...]
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