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Old 11-29-2013, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TexaninVA View Post
Sorry but when I hear a lot of talk about white males etc, I am reminded of Leftie Professors I've known. It gets so tiresome after a while

Assuming an approximation of real capitalism with a market economy (vs crony capitalism which is really more of a fascist state), success largely correlates with ability, motivation and hard work.

Does anyone on this board really dispute that?
Ability, motivation, and hard work will get you so far, but opportunity and social position often trump the rest.
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