bootstrap

The myth of individualism and “pulling oneself up by the bootstraps” rarely stands a chance against those realities.

“Capitalism is supposed to be this promise of, ‘If you pull yourself up by your bootstraps, you too can have all of the money,’” Jones continues.

Those who evoke the virtue of a bootstrap economy have had to confront its shortcomings in the face of a crushing housing shortage, widening inequality and environmental challenges disproportionately affecting the poorest communities.

Pulling up your bootstraps and spraying some tough on it is important.

Taking away whatever access people now have will not compel them to bootstrap their way to better health.