By: Daiman Teer for TheSimpletonStar.com
In the modern political landscape, time is the most valuable commodity we have. As someone grounded in the hard-right realities of meritocracy and personal responsibility, I have developed a foolproof method for preserving that time: the Billionaire Litmus Test.
Billionaire Litmus Test
It’s a simple rule of thumb that will save you hours of useless frustration. The moment someone begins a sentence by complaining about “the billionaires” or “the 1%,” you should immediately dismiss everything else they have to say. Do not pass go; do not engage. You are no longer talking to a serious person; you are talking to a reflex.
Complaining about billionaires is not an economic critique; it is a neon sign indicating simple-mindedness and a total lack of original thought. It is a symptom of a mind that has been hollowed out and replaced by the “free stuff” slogans of the Democrat machine. When you hear this rhetoric, you aren’t hearing a logical argument; you are hearing a Pavlovian response instilled by a party that survives on envy rather than excellence.
Why am I right about this? Let’s get into the weeds.
First, the “anti-billionaire” stance reveals a fundamental ignorance of how wealth works. Simple people view the economy like a fixed pie—they think if Elon Musk has a big slice, yours must be smaller. This is the logic of a toddler. In reality, billionaires are almost always the architects of massive value. They create the platforms, the logistics, and the technologies that allow the rest of the world to function, innovate, and find employment. To hate the billionaire is to hate the very engine of progress that provides the smartphone in your pocket and the food on your table.
Second, this obsession is the ultimate “lazy” thought process. It’s an easy, emotional shortcut that avoids the hard work of self-reflection. If your life isn’t where you want it to be, it is much easier to point a finger at a guy in a penthouse than it is to look at your own choices, your own work ethic, or your own lack of skills. The Left feeds this laziness because it keeps people dependent. If they can convince you that you are a “victim” of someone else’s success, they own your vote forever.
The hard truth is that these people cannot be taught. They aren’t interested in the nuances of capital gains, market liquidity, or risk-taking. They are interested in resentment. Talking to them is like trying to explain calculus to a brick; they don’t have the mental infrastructure to process the information. They are “simple” in the most dangerous way, and they think their economic class envy is a moral virtue.
To lead a productive life, you must learn to identify these intellectual dead ends. When the billionaire talk starts, the thinking has stopped. Treat it as a signal to walk away. Save your breath for those who understand that in America, success is something to be emulated, not punished.
Biblical Reflection
The Verse:
“The soul of the slacker desires, and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.” — Proverbs 13:4
The Explanation: This verse cuts to the heart of the “billionaire-hating” mindset. It identifies the “slacker” (the lazy and simple-minded) as someone who sits around desiring what others have without doing the work to obtain it. Diligence—the hallmark of the successful and the right-minded—is the only biblical path to prosperity. The Bible does not condemn the “rich” for being diligent; it warns against the envy and spiritual rot that comes from wanting something for nothing.
A Prayer for the Diligent and the Discerning
“Heavenly Father, we thank You for the spirit of industry and the gift of a sound mind. We pray for discernment in our daily lives, that we may recognize those who seek to tear down what they did not build. Grant us the wisdom to avoid the company of the envious and the simple-minded, and the strength to remain focused on our own labors. We ask for Your mercy on those who have been blinded by the lies of dependency and resentment; may they find the dignity of hard work and the clarity of truth. Bless the hands of the diligent and keep our hearts free from the poison of jealousy. Amen.”
