LeftofLeft
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Global Inequality - Inequality.orgUSA is Number One in income inequalityWhat other country has better “income equality” vs. US? How is that country overall economically vs. US? Finally, is there a better country in the world to be poor than the US? The current system has welfare recipients not working yet getting healthcare, food, rent, big screen TVs and cell phones.
Why then, the push for more “equal” income distribution? Why, only a socialist intent on locking in a true 1 percent and keep lying a Middle Class?
Global Inequality - Inequality.org
"Inequality has been on the rise across the globe for several decades. Some countries have reduced the numbers of people living in extreme poverty. But economic gaps have continued to grow as the very richest amass unprecedented levels of wealth.
"Among industrial nations, the United States is by far the most top-heavy, with much greater shares of national wealth and income going to the richest 1 percent than any other country."
Yes, the U.S. is home to MANY extremely wealthy people...that’s sucks huh? They fuck the averages all up huh?
"The top 1 percent in the United States holds 42.5 percent of national wealth, a far greater share than in other OECD countries. In no other industrial nation does the richest 1 percent own more than 28 percent of their country’s wealth."
Is this your idea of greatness?
Other countries don’t have a strong a middle class as us. Moreover, if other countries score better on the “income inequality” card, how come America is the top Immigrarion destination? Do those other countries have the capacity and role and responsibility to police the globe? Are those other countries playing host to UN HQ?
I don’t argue the income disparity in the US. I question why and how that is hurting US comparatively.