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In reply to the discussion: Five Facts About America's Pathological Wealth Distribution [View all]Puzzledtraveller
(5,937 posts)6. reality, thank you dkf
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So we should be happy with feudalism, just as long as the feudal lord shares our nationality?
marmar
Dec 2012
#4
Are you trying to pretend that the rich have paid over 93% of all taxes paid since
Vincardog
Dec 2012
#34
I don't find "what about the Chinese?" arguments to be that much more compelling...
Major Nikon
Dec 2012
#14
It's simply a race to the bottom which ultimately benefits neither the rich or poor
Major Nikon
Dec 2012
#13
Corporate profits are at record highs while wages continue to fall relative to inflation.
byeya
Dec 2012
#20
I don't think that last line about creating a category for the magical accumulation of wealth
brewens
Dec 2012
#25
"The comfort of the rich depends upon an abundant supply of the poor." Voltaire
Tierra_y_Libertad
Dec 2012
#39