40% of Americans couldn’t cover a $1,000 unexpected expenditure. That’s not just an economic disadvantage; it’s a source of chronic tension & anxiety. If our political establishment wants to help with the mental health crisis it might start by not leaving so many in such despair.
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The political establishment put them in that predicament?
A massive transfer of wealth has occurred over the last 40 years (through tax cuts for the richest and corporate subsidies, mainly), creating the largest income inequality in almost 100 yrs. 1% controls more money than the bottom 90%. So the answer to your question is yes!
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I don’t understand. How is wealth transferred from poor people who don’t pay income tax to rich people who pay a lot of taxes.
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If you attend a failing school, lack health care and can’t afford higher education, then financial opportunity is in effect is being denied you, while those who already have those opportunities are consistently having their taxes lowered. That’s how.
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