tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289558498423896711.post5376414378725641212..comments2023-05-15T05:03:29.930-04:00Comments on Linda Underground: How can anyone be "self made"?Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06996459715404319115noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289558498423896711.post-84166153502522592832014-05-02T23:50:09.825-04:002014-05-02T23:50:09.825-04:00I could not agree more. The idea that if I work ha...I could not agree more. The idea that if I work hard and meet with success, I am somehow deserving, is to me, absurd. As I mark off the years it grows increasingly obvious that I have not gotten to this place in life without the wisdom, generosity and acceptance of a great many people. <br /><br />I was baffled by the self righteous anger of those who reacted with such animosity to Obama's statement a few years ago when he said, "You didn't build that." Too many are oblivious to the extent this country generously affords certain individuals unlimited opportunities, only to attribute success to their own brains and hard work. It is good to hear your passion on the topic.pkcypherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12837822081159657095noreply@blogger.com