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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
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To: Sun Tzu who wrote (212761)7/20/2007 5:16:37 PM
From: D. Long  Read Replies (1) of 794040
 
Obviously we have not met this challenge or poverty would have long been eliminated from the richest country in the world

That's assuming everyone has the same initiative and willingness to sacrifice and put forth the requisite level of effort to get out of poverty. It also ignores cultural factors that affect that negatively.

The difference is apparent when you contrast native poor upbringing with immigrants that come here with $50 from a Third World country and succeed. Drive and initiative is a significant factor.
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