9 pointsby ari-burshell4 hours ago3 comments
  • ari-burshell3 hours ago
    The part of the story that stood out most for me is connected to the theme of the distribution of wealth in the United States.

    From the Article - 'The apocalypse tracker hits on a growing divide and sense of resentment between working and middle-class Americans and the very, very rich. In the U.S. alone, the top 1 percent of the population holds 31.9 percent of total wealth, according to the Federal Reserve.'

    What should be the right distribution of wealth? -RE

  • SVI3 hours ago
    Wealth concentration seems to fluctuate. A hundred years ago (1916) the richest 0.1% held about 25% of U.S. wealth falling to 7% in 1978. If the current figure continues to grow we may see some unrest or a wealth tax.
    • ari-burshellan hour ago
      SVI - what do you think is the magic # for a wealth tax or regulatory solution to gain momentum?
  • 4 hours ago
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