tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4235511691906958855.post7910797927898331976..comments2023-12-20T04:44:35.280-05:00Comments on Bickel Blog: Patrimonial CapitalismBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989147278616251322noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4235511691906958855.post-63849778515646552822015-05-30T17:29:34.809-04:002015-05-30T17:29:34.809-04:00Bob, I'm sure Bryan shared what happened when ...Bob, I'm sure Bryan shared what happened when we sold the business. I believe it is up to the investors to spread the wealth. Our tax system isn't perfect and the rich can wait a year for money (long term cap gains) while the common person can't wait a year or longer as you mentioned. <br /><br />Beyond employees, I believe the bigger impact from my past business was with the customers and participants. The average customer saved or made thousands of dollars annually by switching. Not only was the savings in a direct monetary form but also indirectly via time saving/human capital cost savings. This all helped save millions of participants money but more importantly helped society as millions of people lived healthier lives. This in turned saved all of us money by reducing health care costs. I thank you, Bryan, and others to continue that battle!<br /><br />My new venture may not have as big of reach (internationally) but I hope in time to have a similar impact. First, make money. Second, share it with employees. Third, give away thousands if not millions. In return, I will likely be rich in pocket but more importantly in my soul.needmoreO2https://www.blogger.com/profile/15714914459503787417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4235511691906958855.post-86949409826795532832014-06-02T20:02:06.825-04:002014-06-02T20:02:06.825-04:00I enjoyed reading your article Bob. I'm encou...I enjoyed reading your article Bob. I'm encouraged by the fact that you have enjoyed success and still have a heart for the average everyday citizens, who are striving to obtain the American Dream. Kudos to you.Kelly S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15595578472529128515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4235511691906958855.post-30048248902592686782014-03-27T19:10:26.607-04:002014-03-27T19:10:26.607-04:00Here is another example of how the government subs...Here is another example of how the government subsidizes people with private jets - http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/27/opinion/kristof-a-nation-of-takers.htmlBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00989147278616251322noreply@blogger.com