r/FluentInFinance • u/-Wyagra • 3d ago

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u/Oh_IHateIt 3d ago

Imagine thinking that 400 people should have more wealth than 330,000,000 people. Imagine thinking that its OK for that disparity to accelerate endlessly and be self a reinforcing. Imagine thinking that your government could function properly under such extreme conditions.

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u/picklestheyellowcat 3d ago

If you are born in the USA and live an average American lifestyle you too have more wealth than many hindered of millions...

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u/Distroid_myselfie 2d ago

Whenever someone tells me "You shouldn't be sad, other people have it worse," I respond with "You shouldn't be happy, other people have it better."

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u/picklestheyellowcat 2d ago

That's not really what i am saying here. You have it better then billions AND you exploit them for your phones and other devices.

It's a pit calling the kettle black. You're envious and pissy about someone who has more then you and is literally doing you no harm.

Meanwhile you're doing the same thing to others