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Will the average American ever learn that being rich is not a sign of overall intelligence? It should be clear by now that the loudest super-rich are, of more often than not, just super-confident con-men who have mastered the art of intimidation and bs. Trumpist Populism has given people permission to think they know more than experts. But they have no problem worshiping rich trash-talking celebrities.

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