Top 8% Own 85%

[gipper]

This is really screwed up...and we Americans fight among ourselves over stupid things. All the while the elites are screwing us. When will we wake up and take action?


The Panama Papers offer damning proof of this: increasing concentrations of wealth and power that are free of any constraint (such as taxes) is not just the consequence of centralized money and state power--this inequality is the only possible output of centralized money and state power.

Here is a graphic portrayal of just how concentrated global wealth really is: the top .7% (less than 1%) own 45% of all global wealth, and the top 8% own 85%.

Of Two Minds - The Panama Papers: This Is the Consequence of Centralized Money and Power

 

[SuperDemocrat]

I really don't understand what you are pointing out other than the fact rich people are rich.

 

[gipper]

I really don't understand what you are pointing out other than the fact rich people are rich.

Well then you need to open your mind and read the article.

The system is set up purposely to enrich the rich and force debt on the rest of us.

 

[Moonglow]

Well,,, duh....

 

[whitehall]

"Take action" like elect a socialist who will make sure nobody ever gets too upity? I think not.

 

[deltex1]

I own 100 percent of what I want and need. Who gives a shit about those who want and need more? Let them have it.

 

[gipper]

"Take action" like elect a socialist who will make sure nobody ever gets too upity? I think not.

Damn you are slow.

A soft Socialism is what we have now.

 

[BuckToothMoron]

This is really screwed up...and we Americans fight among ourselves over stupid things. All the while the elites are screwing us. When will we wake up and take action?


The Panama Papers offer damning proof of this: increasing concentrations of wealth and power that are free of any constraint (such as taxes) is not just the consequence of centralized money and state power--this inequality is the only possible output of centralized money and state power.

Here is a graphic portrayal of just how concentrated global wealth really is: the top .7% (less than 1%) own 45% of all global wealth, and the top 8% own 85%.

Of Two Minds - The Panama Papers: This Is the Consequence of Centralized Money and Power

Thanks for the graphic, but I would be more interested in the breakdown for the US only. its probably safe to say, the more corrupt the government the more concentrated the wealth.

 

[gipper]

This is really screwed up...and we Americans fight among ourselves over stupid things. All the while the elites are screwing us. When will we wake up and take action?


The Panama Papers offer damning proof of this: increasing concentrations of wealth and power that are free of any constraint (such as taxes) is not just the consequence of centralized money and state power--this inequality is the only possible output of centralized money and state power.

Here is a graphic portrayal of just how concentrated global wealth really is: the top .7% (less than 1%) own 45% of all global wealth, and the top 8% own 85%.

Do
Of Two Minds - The Panama Papers: This Is the Consequence of Centralized Money and Power

Thanks for the graphic, but I would be more interested in the breakdown for the US only. its probably safe to say, the more corrupt the government the more concentrated the wealth.

Do you really think it is any different in the US?

Here it is...

 

[whitehall]

"Take action" like elect a socialist who will make sure nobody ever gets too upity? I think not.

Damn you are slow.

A soft Socialism is what we have now.

So, we need a hard socialism to make up for it? What the hell "action" do you think we should take?

 

[whitehall]

Which 8% should we steal from first? Should we establish a government commission to confiscate the property of the rich? How about forcing Hollywood to pay the "stars" at the same rate as other union workers and see how that works out before we start on the other 8% that actually produce a tangible product?

 

[Staidhup]

Better take a strong look at those Panama Papers, you will find some very famous and current communist rulers from China and the polit bureau well represented.
So some people are more successful then others, maybe its time to stop coveting what others have and start taking care of your own affairs?

 

[gipper]

"Take action" like elect a socialist who will make sure nobody ever gets too upity? I think not.

Damn you are slow.

A soft Socialism is what we have now.

So, we need a hard socialism to make up for it? What the hell "action" do you think we should take?

Good Lord...

Have I ever spouted socialism on this forum in the many years I have posted here, debating your silly ass?

Read the article as the author has a few ideas. Ever heard of eliminating the Federal Reserve?

 

[BuckToothMoron]

This is really screwed up...and we Americans fight among ourselves over stupid things. All the while the elites are screwing us. When will we wake up and take action?


The Panama Papers offer damning proof of this: increasing concentrations of wealth and power that are free of any constraint (such as taxes) is not just the consequence of centralized money and state power--this inequality is the only possible output of centralized money and state power.

Here is a graphic portrayal of just how concentrated global wealth really is: the top .7% (less than 1%) own 45% of all global wealth, and the top 8% own 85%.

Do
Of Two Minds - The Panama Papers: This Is the Consequence of Centralized Money and Power

Thanks for the graphic, but I would be more interested in the breakdown for the US only. its probably safe to say, the more corrupt the government the more concentrated the wealth.

Do you really think it is any different in the US?

Here it is...

I didn't suggest I thought it was different, just more relevant. Why do I care if the North Korean government is starving their people. It's not going to effect how I vote.

The same thing occurred through the industrial revolution. Oil barons, railroad barons, bankers made some serious coin, and got ridiculously rich compared to the average guy. More people were rural and were farmers. Then technology comes along, and if you had a piece of it, you got silly rich.

So maybe the question is- is the average say 50 percenter or 10 percenter worse off now or when the wealth was more evenly spread. Has their standard of living improved, is their house better, is their overall quality of life better? Are they getting better health care or government services?

 

[Care4all]

This is really screwed up...and we Americans fight among ourselves over stupid things. All the while the elites are screwing us. When will we wake up and take action?


The Panama Papers offer damning proof of this: increasing concentrations of wealth and power that are free of any constraint (such as taxes) is not just the consequence of centralized money and state power--this inequality is the only possible output of centralized money and state power.

Here is a graphic portrayal of just how concentrated global wealth really is: the top .7% (less than 1%) own 45% of all global wealth, and the top 8% own 85%.

Of Two Minds - The Panama Papers: This Is the Consequence of Centralized Money and Power

good luck getting this point across with your conservative counter parts!

 

[Care4all]

The "system" is rigged, for the wealthiest to stay the wealthiest... if you can not recognize this, then you are blind, and willfully ignorant.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

"Take action" like elect a socialist who will make sure nobody ever gets too upity? I think not.

Damn you are slow.

A soft Socialism is what we have now.

So, we need a hard socialism to make up for it? What the hell "action" do you think we should take?

Good Lord...

Have I ever spouted socialism on this forum in the many years I have posted here, debating your silly ass?

Read the article as the author has a few ideas. Ever heard of eliminating the Federal Reserve?

Ever heard of eliminating the Federal Reserve?

Why?

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

The "system" is rigged, for the wealthiest to stay the wealthiest... if you can not recognize this, then you are blind, and willfully ignorant.

The "system" is rigged, for the wealthiest to stay the wealthiest...

Yes!
Michael Jordan is worth $1 billion.
He's always screwing the little guy.
Bastard!!!

 

[gipper]

This is really screwed up...and we Americans fight among ourselves over stupid things. All the while the elites are screwing us. When will we wake up and take action?


The Panama Papers offer damning proof of this: increasing concentrations of wealth and power that are free of any constraint (such as taxes) is not just the consequence of centralized money and state power--this inequality is the only possible output of centralized money and state power.

Here is a graphic portrayal of just how concentrated global wealth really is: the top .7% (less than 1%) own 45% of all global wealth, and the top 8% own 85%.

Of Two Minds - The Panama Papers: This Is the Consequence of Centralized Money and Power

good luck getting this point across with your conservative counter parts!

Come on now...you must know I am not a Con.

 

[gipper]

"Take action" like elect a socialist who will make sure nobody ever gets too upity? I think not.

Damn you are slow.

A soft Socialism is what we have now.

So, we need a hard socialism to make up for it? What the hell "action" do you think we should take?

Good Lord...

Have I ever spouted socialism on this forum in the many years I have posted here, debating your silly ass?

Read the article as the author has a few ideas. Ever heard of eliminating the Federal Reserve?

Ever heard of eliminating the Federal Reserve?

Why?

Are you trying to be dumb or are you really dumb?