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  1. Oct 2024
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    1. ssertion that one should simply "Get the education. Borrow money if you have to from your parents" is indicative of his and many peo-ple's inability to understand poverty or any class status other than their own. Romney's assumption is that education is there for the taking. All one needs to do is reach out and grab it. In addition, he is making a bold assertion about your parents' financial holdings. Of course they have money you can borrow. Lots of liquid assets. Just ask for them. Just like that. In his naive, ridiculous, and class-ignorant "advice," Romney demonstrated a profound lack of understanding

      This text critiques Mitt Romney's advice to young people about achieving success thought education and borrowing money from parents. It highlights his lack of understanding of poverty as many low-income students lack financial support and guidance. Romney's perspective oversimplifies the challenges between faced by those who cannot rely on family wealth, showing a disconnect n his privileged experience and the struggles of others.