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2. Anyone who knows many wealthy people knows this is bs.

Tue Apr 22, 2014, 07:38 AM

Apr 2014

They all call on each other for favors and alliances. Merit has nothing to do with it, they are a superstitious lot who don't trust outsiders.

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The Meritocracy Myth: How the Super-Rich Really Make Their Money [View all] eridani Apr 2014 OP

Vultures OLDMDDEM Apr 2014 #1

Anyone who knows many wealthy people knows this is bs. Starry Messenger Apr 2014 #2

I would put #7 as #1 laundry_queen Apr 2014 #4