r/FluentInFinance • u/ProgressiveSpark • 29d ago

Wealth inequality in America: beliefs, perceptions and reality. Discussion/ Debate

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What do Americans think good wealth distribution looks like; what they think actual American wealth inequality looks like; and what American wealth inequality actually is like.

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u/samanthano 29d ago

D: We want to make sure everyone's basic needs are met.

R: We want to annihilate anyone who isn't hetero, white, and Christian.

Centrists: I literally cannot tell the difference between you two.

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u/Omnom_Omnath 29d ago

lol People keep saying that line about the blue team but I’ve not observed that in practice ever.

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u/Mr---Wonderful 29d ago

If they’re not practicing that, then why is the Republican base so concerned with the Democrats DEI and equality initiatives? Why fight against something that isn’t practiced?

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u/Willis_3401_3401 29d ago

That’s like asking why the bad cop is so concerned with combatting the good cop.

The democrats are the carrot and the republicans are the stick, together they ensure nothing changes and that the majority is satisfied with that outcome.

Twice in my lifetime the democrats have controlled the White House and both houses of congress. Isn’t it crazy how they’re always exactly one or two votes shy of being able to pass major legislation? 🤔