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Do you measure a country's greatness by how many billionaires and millionaires it has or by how few live in poverty? Why?

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Posted - July 26, 2016

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  • 3719

    I would judge it by both low numbers in poverty and by what it does to help the poor. I am not worried about the wealthy as long as they made their money honestly - I know the cynic would say that rules out most of 'em - but everyone is entitled to a basic standard of living even if they can never be rich. 

      August 15, 2016 5:10 PM MDT
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  • 46117

    Number 2 unless few live in poverty because it is Monte Carlo.

      August 15, 2016 5:17 PM MDT
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  • 113301

    Not according to  one political party's members Durdle. No one is entitled to anything. Ya gotta work hard and EARN it. No handouts for no lousy lazy bums. Government isn't there to help anyone. It is there to PROTECT us from all the evildoer bad guys of whom where are many. That is the script, dogma , holy book for them. Sadly. Thank you for your reply and Happy Tuesday! :)

      August 16, 2016 2:02 AM MDT
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  • 113301

    Thank you for your reply Sharonna and Happy Tuesday! :)

      August 16, 2016 2:03 AM MDT
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  • 3719

    I take it the "party" is one of the American ones currently occupying much of the news. I don't really understand US politics anyway, but as a foreigner I can't really comment on their campaigning unless they say something concerning my own country.. 

      August 16, 2016 7:51 AM MDT
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  • 113301

    Thank you for your reply Durdle.

      August 16, 2016 8:03 AM MDT
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