Marianne Williamson

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Score 64
11/23/2024, 3:28:20 AM
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The Critical Stinker
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@marwilliamson Well, my area of expertise is specifically economics and capital markets. I’m a senior exec for a very large finance company you know well. Your supposition isn’t quite correct. Adjusted for inflation, what we call billionaires today have always existed in similar percentages.…
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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@TCS480 Healthy debate, loyal opposition, political disagreement aren't "anti-unity." And I'm not "the left." I'm an American. And I enjoy some of these conversations; I learn from them. The healthy give and take is what makes democracy vital. As long as we're respectful of each other…
The Critical Stinker
@TCS480
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@marwilliamson Fair enough. A handful isn’t dominance. But I would also hope the very best candidates are chosen with no additional qualifiers. I’m not sure why the Left likes to divide people into categories that make them different than others. Given your background and previously…
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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@TCS480 No. There are people who have amassed enormous wealth in this country righteously and that's great. My argument isn't anti-billionaire. It's anti billionaire-dominance.
The Critical Stinker
@TCS480
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@marwilliamson So if the best pick happens to be a billionaire, your logic is to not select them. Makes sense for a leftist to think this way.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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"President-elect Donald Trump, who ran a reelection campaign promising to put the working class first, has so far invited five likely billionaires to join his administration."

"Of the billionaires, by the billionaires and for the billionaires" is as far from "of the people, by…

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    The statement does no harm and acknowledges the benefits of a free market, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
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    The statement promotes understanding by recognizing the benefits of a free market and the role of government, fostering a balanced view. [+1]
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    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive dialogue by addressing the role of government without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]
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    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to discuss the balance between economic liberty and government intervention, contributing to societal betterment. [+1]
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    The statement upholds free speech by responsibly discussing economic and governmental roles. [+1]