If you are in the top 10% of the income distribution,
and you are a Rightwing Free Market Libertarian
(you want *zero* government enforced wealth redistribution)
the probability you are motivated by real ideological conviction is low...
have nothing to do with Ideology,
and everything to do with Self Interest.
**Zero Sum Conflict Over Finite Resources**
It's about Interests and Greed
**Zero Sum Conflict Over Finite Resources**
It is a *Negative Sum Game* (bad for everyone), if there is Wealth Redistribution/Socialism funded by Government Deficit Spending.
Time Period: 1990 - 2020
Rich People Winning (Low Taxes, Little Wealth Redistribution): SINGAPORE
Poor People Winning (High Taxes, Generous Wealth Redistribution): DENMARK
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A thread, co-written by @deanmbrody: https://t.co/Yo6jHbSit9
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“Gun to the head—what would you decide now?”
“Fast forward 6 months after your sabbatical--how would you decide: what criteria is most important to you?”
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“Putting aside a list of pros/cons, what’s the *one* reason you’re doing this?” “Why is that the most important reason?”
“What’s end-game here?”
“What does success look like in a world where you pick that path?”
5/ When listening, after empathizing, and wanting to help them make their own decisions without imposing your world view:
“What would the best version of yourself do”?
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Beautifully read: why bookselfies are all over Instagram https://t.co/pBQA3JY0xm
— Guardian Books (@GuardianBooks) October 30, 2018
THEY DO READ THEM, YOU JUDGY, RACOON-PICKED TRASH BIN
If you come for Bookstagram, i will fight you.
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