I think people underestimate people’s proximity to richness, and how much that goes into the psychology of their attitudes towards wealth in this country. Not to say that having an uncle who owns a hedge fund means that you’re part of the bourgeoisie but it certain has an effect on your ideology and outlook in some way shape or form.
In a sane country. We’d be throwing the pigs in prison for this.
How is it not obvious the rich cannot be trusted, they’re like spoiled 8 year olds.
I think people underestimate people’s proximity to richness, and how much that goes into the psychology of their attitudes towards wealth in this country. Not to say that having an uncle who owns a hedge fund means that you’re part of the bourgeoisie but it certain has an effect on your ideology and outlook in some way shape or form.
somethingsomething temporarily embarrassed millionaires
You can’t even retire off a million anymore, and haven’t been able to for like 20 years
The dollar gone through simultaneous 300% real inflation and 50% international loss in value since 2008
Adjusting Steinbeck’s quote for inflation it would be decamillionaires.