A question about the figure of 99%

[panader0]

Of course the top 1% are way above the rest of us. But I saw a chart, here on DU, that showed the income levels, a pie chart I think.
The next 5% aren't doing too bad either. I am in no way putting down the power of the "99%" slogan, but can anyone provide a chart showing income levels?
I guess what I'm trying to say is that the next five percent should feel nervous too.

[chollybocker]

1. IIRC, the top 10% own 99% of everything.

So 99 is a good number that works the same backward and forward, I guess. ;)

[panader0]

3. Yeah, that's what I mean

The slogun "we are the 99%" is great, so inclusive, and so true as far as wealth distribution.
But as you say, the top ten% may be a better target when it comes to tax time.

[PETRUS]

2. It's mostly figurative, yo. nt

[panader0]

4. I understand that part

I wish I could find that chart.

[PETRUS]

6. Maybe one of these?

http://imgur.com/a/U4FR4#0

or

http://sociology.ucsc.edu/whorulesamerica/power/wealth.html

?

[panader0]

9. Great stuff

Just what I was looking for. Thanks

[Enrique]

5. it's based on how much tar and feathers we have

:-)

[TroglodyteScholar]

8. Good answer!

:hi:

[white_wolf]

7. I have a slightly different take on it.

If the top 5% want join us the can, because the way this country is going they won't be doing too well in another decade or two.