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5/ There have demonstrably been wealthy people throughout human history, and for thousands of years before Marx came up with his bonkers theories of ‘class warfare’.

7/ The man who grew extra grain and sold it at a profit was the worlds first entrepreneur. The man who grew less grain and attacked his neighbour out of envy was the world’s first communist.

The tribune of the plebs was powerful in ancient rome. Emperors came up with free bread and entertainment (bread and circuses)..

The wealthy had alot of privilege, including owning slaves. But they were often killed off if they became a threat or an emperor simply needed their money to replenish the roman (or their own) treasury so it wasn't as safe as it is today.