Does Capitalism thrive on Main Street or Wall Street?

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Randolph and Mortimer


Murphy’s character and Ackroyd’s character. They manipulate the Dukes into making a huge bet on orange futures then twist the market to the good guys’ advantage.

The Dukes are ruined. Roll closing credits.

Murphy brought them back in his 1988 movie “Coming to America.” In their cameo, the Dukes have been reduced to homeless men. Murphy, now playing an African prince representing the kingdom of Zamunda, is in search of a bride.

The Dukes’ cameo doesn’t last long. It ends when Prince Akeem (Murphy) walks up. He sees the sad Dukes on the street. He gives them a wad of bills.

“Mortimer,” Randolph says, “We’re back in business!”

Let’s see … Crooked, greedy Wall Street operatives. They fleece the public and get away with it, for a while. Eventually, they’re seen as crooks and go broke.

Just like our bailouts.... the government sweeps in and hands them a big bag of money. They carry on as before.
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I wish life didn’t imitate art