[stephenjohnbanker]

Apparently lies. This article is pure BS.

A few of them might be loosely called robber barons, most not.

[driftless2]

The period of the so-called robber barons (1850-1900) was the era of the greatest growth of wealth by pct. for the average American in American history.

Even though the majority of people still lived on farms (that would swiftly change during the 20th century), the country went from a mostly agricultural based country to the world's most powerful industrial nation.

A person transported from 1850 to 1900 or 1900 to 1950 would be far more stunned by the changes in America than a person transported from 1950 to 2000.

[BatGuano]

I got the same impression when reading that drivel.
Has there been abuses of position or power? Of course, but in most cases, sound business practices, wise decisions and good management will survive. It is a dog eat dog world out there.
It is the Government that screws around to try to “level the playing field” that causes some of this envy and the expectation of the masses that they will be GIVEN a bigger slice of the pie.

The writer has a problem with envy. He needs to envy down a bit!