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George Washington was one of the richest men in the world. What do you think he was imagining exactly?
What sort of stupid comment is this blaming George fucking Washington?
He was the first US president and paved the way for the writing of the constitution, which is the basis of how the wests entire capitalist structure (and due to US controlled international hegemony, the world). Does that clear it up a bit for you where my point is? I can explain it further if you want. It’s not the only factor, but when people say “this isn’t the free market capitalism that was intended!” I tend to roll my eyes.
I tend to roll my eyes when people think any one man is responsible for setting up the entire Western capitalist structure. I don't actually think that's what you're saying, but it's important to note that George Washington may have been the final decider, but had otherwise little to do with forming and reforming the policies that make up the capitalist structure as we know it today. It's extremely lazy to try and blame it on any one person.
Yeah that’s not what I was trying to do dude lol
The intent is to blame the Founders, and they all were rich slave owners and businessmen. The entire American revolution was reactionary. This is what they wanted.
or you're a idiot talking conspiratorial nonsense because you'd rather do that than actually understand how the world actually works.
must be nice in that head of yours. all cozy and warm.
He was also worth the equivalent of half a billion dollars.