Tommy Tainant
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Of course Junior is probably correct although he could have picked other examples closer to home.
But more importantly, this shines a light on the nature of American society. The US is no different to the UK in that it isnt a true meritocracy. Inherited wealth is the key component and there is huge value in having the right family name.
In the UK we have all sorts of Lords and Dukes and so on who inherit their wealth down the generations. In the US you also have dynasties like the Kennedys and Trumps and so on.
Your kids go to the best schools and have an armchair ride into the top Universities. If they actually need a job then Daddy knows a fellow who runs that Bank and he is owed a favour.
You can break into this elite on either side of the Atlantic if you have the cash. You go to the Opera, Ascot and all the big events and you sit on the local charity committee because it is your privilege. I imagine its the same in the States. And in both countries the elites are pretty much all white.
Have I missed something here ? Is there a real difference in how our countries operate ?
Have a great Spring day. Its grey and miserable over here, just as we like it.
Of course Junior is probably correct although he could have picked other examples closer to home.
But more importantly, this shines a light on the nature of American society. The US is no different to the UK in that it isnt a true meritocracy. Inherited wealth is the key component and there is huge value in having the right family name.
In the UK we have all sorts of Lords and Dukes and so on who inherit their wealth down the generations. In the US you also have dynasties like the Kennedys and Trumps and so on.
Your kids go to the best schools and have an armchair ride into the top Universities. If they actually need a job then Daddy knows a fellow who runs that Bank and he is owed a favour.
You can break into this elite on either side of the Atlantic if you have the cash. You go to the Opera, Ascot and all the big events and you sit on the local charity committee because it is your privilege. I imagine its the same in the States. And in both countries the elites are pretty much all white.
Have I missed something here ? Is there a real difference in how our countries operate ?
Have a great Spring day. Its grey and miserable over here, just as we like it.