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Socio (In Spanish it Means Partner)

I was channel-surfing YouTube the other day and I watched a piece on the merits of capitalism ("Pursuit," on Netflix). It seemed odd that we, living in a capitalistic society and supposedly well-off, would need to be instructed on the merits of our socio-economic system--but there it was. Mention was made of the great sub-continent and how capitalism had saved them from the bureaucratic inefficiencies of socialism. If there is any beauty in capitalism, it's that those seeking to better themselves through entrepreneurial enterprises, only need cashola. Any government restrictions and dictates easily result in failure. After going "public," a company gets this massive influx of cash from Wall St. and well, what could you do with half a billion? The mere fact that you can hire the best means you are bound to succeed--at least in the short term. So, what's the big deal, huh? Well, please consider that, if my premise is true, all you need is cash; but who has...