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In reply to the discussion: What is the ultimate solution to income inequality in the US? [View all]oneofthe99
(712 posts)23. This is just opinion but I blame us the people as much as our government
I believe in the saying people get the government they deserve.
I believe that the reason they get away with what they do is because most people
don't care enough to get involved and educate them selves on what's going on.
I wish everyone was like DU members in this country whether they are on the right or the left . Makes no difference to me.
Just understand every vote being taken by congress , what the implications are to this country and when the Presidents says he wants
to push a certain agenda ... ...take the time to understand it
As to your thought , it's scary to even think about. We see it in other countries but we like to think it would never happen here.
I don't know anymore..
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do you think if that was done that the most productive of our country now would still
oneofthe99
May 2014
#6
Oh, I already knew you weren't here to discuss. I thought I'd try anyway though.
Electric Monk
May 2014
#12
There is no way to ultimately do away with inequality in a capitalist system.
Gravitycollapse
May 2014
#16
Probably another aspect is to ask - What is the ultimate cost of income inequality?
mazzarro
May 2014
#24
Do what FDR did - progressive taxes, better safety net, union protections, tighter regulation,
pampango
May 2014
#28
Pretty much the same as the ultimate solution to social inequality in the US
Fumesucker
May 2014
#36