Maggie's Farm

Left/Root Causes of Poverty

Interesting you should put it that way. If we observe what causes poverty, we see pretty much every idea that has been espoused by Leftist intellectuals.

Let us list a few:
insecure private property rights
arbitrary government takings
excessive taxation
belief in lack of agency for certain groups
denigration of tried and true methods of education
promotion of promiscuity and illegitimacy
break down of due process and rule of law
promotion of ownership in commons leading to the tragedy of the commons.
pursuing instant gratification
etc.

Adopting the ideas of the Leftist intellectual is a sure way to poverty if you are not from a wealthy clan or have some "lottery" talent to amuse the wealthy with your voice or athletic prowess.

Now let's look at some things that lead to wealth and sometimes great wealth

work ethic
showing up on time
frugality
saving
investing for profit
enforceable contracts freely entered
independent arbitration of disputes
rule of law in which all persons are equal
secure private property rights
good education to high standards

You speak as if you are a lawyer, yet you exhibit ignorance and lack of critical thought.

independent arbitration does not mean smart lawyer clauses that are snuck into some contracts, but rather a non-involved party to settle disputes, you know, like judges without conflicts of interests and with a devotion to a fair application of the law. Perhaps not always achieved, but it is the standard.

enforceable contracts are those that barring extremis an individual can be held to satisfy and if unable to the independent arbitration arrives at an equitable settlement based on the cause of default, i.e., bankruptcy, etc. vs refusal to perform.

The same law for everyone, high or low, king or commoner. That our current system is inequitable in that the rich can afford not only better lawyers but fees charged to access the courts may not be perfect, but ....compared to what alternative?

Come on, try to keep up with the advancement of western civilization. Sometime the ideals are not met, such as when social justice warriors demand inequity before the law, or legal fees price out the poor, or government bureaucrats with near inexhaustible tax payer funded resources uses process to punish, but that doesn't mean the ideals aren't good nor that they might at some point be reasserted by the actions of the People.

Immaculate conception is required by the Left. They cannot believe that legal and political theory might evolve from an at once groundbreaking, but imperfect start.

Minus a very healthy processing and handling fee.