• Vespair@lemm.ee
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    4 months ago

    I agree fully, but I do want to know what the original image said before “birth lottery” was edited in

    • Troy@lemmy.ca
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      4 months ago

      I’m not rich. But I was born poor and am no longer poor. The Birth Lottery blessed me with a brain, and with that as my only asset, I learned esoteric skills which I can parley into a niche career.

      But more importantly, the social safety net in my country allowed me to get an education without becoming a wage slave for the rest of my life. Without that, I couldn’t have pulled this escape from poverty off.

      I now run my own business. We have no employees – only owners who have self-invested. Our business is growing and I anticipate a comfortable retirement. Haven’t got rich off the working class either.

      So, thank you Canada for the opportunities. I’ve tried to make the most of them.

      • Rodeo@lemmy.ca
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        4 months ago

        So can you answer his question or did you just see an opportunity to brag about yourself.