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They're using this one of a kind chance to boost their economy. Is it wrong, or smart?

They're using this one of a kind chance to boost their economy. Is it wrong, or smart? | WOULD YOU CONSIDER PEOPLE THAT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE VIRUS FOR GAINING MORE MONEY SMART? | image tagged in money pile,memes,coronavirus | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
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4 ups, 4y
Yes, I would consider them smart. Morally upstanding? That depends. I personally have taken this as an opportunity to buy stocks at a low price and wait till the economy rebounds. It is a smart move and it doesn't deprive other people of their needs. Now if someone were to profit off of this but at the cost of other people's suffering, that would be over the line. That doesn't necessarily apply just to money either (think about the politics behind a lot of the decisions being made).
3 ups, 4y,
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Depends. There's nothing really wrong in investing in companies that stand to benefit from the virus. Or selling goods and services people need right now.

Hoarding scarce supplies and selling them at a mark-up isn't very cash money though. That's not really an economically productive activity, just rent-seeking behavior.
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3 ups, 4y,
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The second one is what I'm mostly referring too
3 ups, 4y,
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According to Dante, people who hoard scarce supplies go to the Fourth Circle of Hell.
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2 ups, 4y
Ah yes, the Divine Comedy
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2 ups, 4y,
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You mean like price-gouging?
Of course not!
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0 ups, 4y,
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You were always the kind soul...
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2 ups, 4y,
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Eh? Nah, Im not that good....
But, yeah, Ive been up for a few hours, and things over here have been overpriced to hell! As soon as I go home, Im giving stuff away for free!
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0 ups, 4y,
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Ya sure? They might beat you for that...
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2 ups, 4y,
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And, yes, Im sure. There might be people who need it more than me. I dont care if it hurts me.
1 up, 4y,
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Where were you all this time
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1 up, 4y,
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Talkin' with a reaper. You?
1 up, 4y,
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Are you really my big sis 😭😭😭😭 ever since you left a lot happened
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1 up, 4y,
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Haha, course I am! Ask me anything to prove myself!
2 ups, 4y,
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It is you! *hugs*
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2 ups, 4y
*hugs back* Told'ja so!
1 up, 4y,
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Who created Anti Memes
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1 up, 4y
I did, of course!
I made it in honor of an old friend....her name was sarah....if you see the very first meme, (the farmer and the tractor) that was the very first joke she told me.
Of course, that little bit of lore is something only I know, but, hey, it was a nice story, no?
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1 up, 4y
Thatnks for re-adding me as a MOD, btw
1 up, 4y,
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But why did you leave?!?!
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1 up, 4y
*sighs* A real big thing happened IRL with my dad and I...I had to delete it....
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0 ups, 4y
Daddy make account go bye-bye
1 up, 4y,
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Oof! 🤦🏻‍♀️
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1 up, 4y
Ja.
1 up, 4y,
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Ya gotta rejoin Imgflip family again!
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1 up, 4y
I already put a meme up there. It just has to be approved.
1 up, 4y,
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Yay!
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1 up, 4y
Yup! I'll be back as soon as I can!
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1 up, 4y,
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Who would?
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0 ups, 4y,
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Your parents?
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1 up, 4y,
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Oh yeah, I have those!
But, well, I mean....I dont care? I guess thats all I have to say.
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0 ups, 4y,
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But-
...
You'll get hurt...
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2 ups, 4y,
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Other people will get hurt if I dont help them.
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0 ups, 4y,
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But don't we already have doctors for that?
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2 ups, 4y
Doctors cant give away things like milk, eggs and bread, silly.
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0 ups, 4y,
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But they're sick not hungry!
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2 ups, 4y
Have you SEEN Juarez right now? I bet theyre hungrier than me!
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2 ups, 4y
Theyre starving over there. Plus everyones just lost their jobs....
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0 ups, 4y,
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But...
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2 ups, 4y
But what?
People need help.
So you go help.
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0 ups, 4y,
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You don't have the right supplies to help...
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2 ups, 4y
no, but I can try.
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0 ups, 4y,
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There's no stopping you, huh?
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2 ups, 4y
Not really, no.
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0 ups, 4y,
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Guessed so.
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2 ups, 4y
I'll be safe about it though.
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0 ups, 4y,
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That's the most important part
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1 up, 4y
You got it!
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0 ups, 4y,
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Do I?
Whoops forgot Momma doesn't like off-the-topic conversations-
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2 ups, 4y
pppft-
I mean....*looks around* Momma's not here.....
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0 ups, 4y,
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And? I would like to still obey her!
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2 ups, 4y
Haha, I know.
0 ups, 4y,
1 reply
B-Borderline..?
Is that you?
0 ups, 4y,
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Yes! It is!
0 ups, 4y
And I'm glad for that.
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