While wealth may elevate an individual to prominence, it neither confers wisdom nor moral authority, as many who reach such positions owe their success as much to luck, timing, and the efforts of others as to their own endeavors.

Money, while undeniably influential, does not confer moral authority. Wealth can buy influence, amplify voices, and shift the balance of power, but it cannot purchase the inherent qualities that define ethical leadership: integrity, compassion, and justice. Throughout history, there have been countless examples of wealthy individuals and entities using their financial power for altruistic and self-serving purposes. The accumulation of money often leads to control over decision-making processes, but that does not inherently justify those decisions as morally sound.

A dangerous misconception lies in equating financial success with moral superiority. This fallacy is particularly evident when billionaires, corporations, or political elites use their platforms to push agendas that, though lucrative, may not be in the best interests of society. The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few does not mean their actions or viewpoints should hold more weight than those rooted in fairness or equity. Moral authority stems from the courage to stand by principles, especially when they challenge the status quo or threaten profit margins.

Consider the philanthropic efforts of the ultra-wealthy. While many use their fortunes for charitable causes, the question remains: should their wealth grant them moral elevation, or are they simply using their resources to balance out systemic issues that often benefited them in the first place? Authentic moral leadership requires accountability, transparency, and the pursuit of justice, not just generous donations or financial power plays.

Ultimately, moral authority is earned through actions that align with values like empathy, fairness, and justice. Those who fight for the voiceless, uphold principles even when inconvenient, and refuse to prioritize profit over people truly embody moral leadership. Wealth, in contrast, is merely a tool—it can be used for good or ill—but should never be mistaken as a proxy for ethical or moral standing.

Bottom line...

The very people who seize the moral high ground have no basis for moral certainty, but they start lecturing you like you're a terrible person.

The entire progressive communist democrat scheme is to grab power and give money and prestige to useless people who, in a fair society, would be screwed because they perform no useful function other than to criticize you and tell you to do what they say and not what they do.

And that's the truth. So, all the things you actually need to know can be found in the Ten Commandments and our Constitution, both of which are anathemas to the progressive communist democrats.

We are so screwed.

-- Steve