monopoly was originally designed as a pedagogical tool to teach people the evils of capitalism. Ausei remember, even when you would win at monopoly, youd feel bad. And soi it was designed to make you feel badand so, in that extent, it works. But im playing it for fun not a good idea. Oh my word, i just went down a hole on this one. Quick asid.
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