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Old Jun 19, 2006, 01:05 pm   #15 (permalink) (top)
Osborn F Enready
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I think Gates is a good, model capitalist in spirit, but I don't like his global monopolist approach which is much more corporatist, and to me taints his giving to charity seemingly socialist (wealth redistribution) though I don't criticize him for it.

Truly, I think Gates is a good example of what "happens" to a good, model capitalist under todays tax laws, laws of incorporation, and government influenced labor policies.

I respect Gates, I just don't liken him to a "American Hero" as some see him, especially when speaking of OUR true capitalism which was started in this country up until the mid 1800's.

Truly though, I should learn more about Mr. Gates before passing such harsh public comment on his character. As Steven Colbert would say, the above judgement is "all gut".


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