I think the GP is complaining about how the rules are structured so that you can never win.
And it's true - they are. By design.
And it's true - they are. By design.
Also, Many people here seem to forget that we do not, in fact, live in a completely laissez-faire capitalistic society for good reason. Especially compared to the US, the countries in the EU do not view unfetered capitalism as a 'good and just' thing.