The Illusion of Equality in Democracy.

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When we hear the oft-repeated adage that wealth is the fruit of hard work and dedication, it's essential to scrutinize the complexities lying beneath the surface. The truth is far from simple: riches do not always spring from laborious toil or intellectual prowess. Rather, they frequently emerge as products of sheer luck, perpetuated inequality, and systemic flaws within our economic and political structures.


In examining historical and contemporary contexts, we uncover a pattern of disparity perpetuated by governing bodies. In the bygone eras, aristocrats, feudal lords, high officials, and royal families enjoyed exemptions from taxation, while the burden fell heavily upon artisans, farmers, and small businessmen. This system entrenched a cycle of servitude, where the poor toiled for the wealthy without recompense, further widening the gap between the haves and the have-nots.

Fast forward to the present day, and the narrative remains eerily familiar. Despite the veneer of democracy, the rich continue to evade their fair share of taxes, while the lower and middle classes bear the brunt of various levies. The revelation of scandals like the Panama Papers, Paradise Papers, uncovered by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), exposes the extent of tax evasion among wealthy businessmen. While the salaried class faces limited options for tax evasion, the affluent exploit legal loopholes to maintain their fortunes.

Moreover, governments wield immense power in determining the distribution of wealth. Through the auctioning of resources such as mines, the affluent secure their dominance, leaving the less fortunate devoid of opportunities. The discovery of oil or minerals in specific regions displaces indigenous populations, who receive scant compensation for the resources extracted from their land while outsiders enjoy the fruit of such discoveries. In a bitter irony, democracy, purportedly a beacon of equality, emerges as a charade that favors the wealthy elite, burdening the poor with the weight of inequity.

The inherent flaws within our economic and political systems lay bare the fallacy of meritocracy. Wealth, far from being a reward for hard work, often accrues through privilege and exploitation. As we confront this reality, it becomes imperative to challenge the status quo and advocate for systemic reforms that foster true equality and justice.

The narrative of wealth is far more nuanced than the simplistic notion of hard work leading to success. It is a story woven with threads of luck, privilege, and systemic injustice. By acknowledging these truths and striving for meaningful change, we can begin to dismantle the structures that perpetuate inequality and pave the way for a more equitable future.

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I think even the ones that are made out of luck are allowed to be there by those that for centuries have controlled the power dynamics. It's a nice way for them to create the illusion that actually everyone can be insanely rich just out of hard work.

Smart work can get you far, and there is ways to be successful, but that insanely rich success will only be allowed if you play by the rules or directly don't interfere with the things that keep those insanely rich at the top.

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