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[–] billwashere@vlemmy.net 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But my question is how do schmucks like this get to be billionaires?!? Or do they just get this full of shit AFTER they get so rich?

[–] StrayCatFrump 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Becoming a billionaire isn't a popularity contest. Generally it's through inheritance, and then being a ruthless sociopath who has no problem exploiting workers. In that sense, Musk is perfect for the "job".

[–] NattyNatty2x4 1 points 1 year ago

Usually by being born to millionaires