The American system is not a zero sum game. Nobody becomes poorer because a new billionaire is created. The poorest among us don't seem to understand how the game is played and are bamboozeled by those who claim they will make the super rich pay higher tax.
Jeff Bezos made $81,840 last year. He's still the richest person in the world - CNN
Zero-Sum Game (investopedia.com)
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