Nice, @Noahpinion just refuted all that handwringing about wealth inequality trends that's been so painful to watch: http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-06-16/lower-global-inequality-defies-piketty-s-dark-vision …
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Replying to @paulbaumgart
@paulbaumgart@Noahpinion I'd like it better if it didn't hint that US inequality isn't a problem socially or economically, which it is.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @uriahz
@uriahz@Noahpinion notes that it is less than ideal. But the implication is that it's a short term problem.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @paulbaumgart
@paulbaumgart@Noahpinion Maybe, but the previous flattening of the curve was due to MASSIVE political organizing, not just economic trends.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @uriahz
@uriahz@Noahpinion Possibly. Supply and demand changes due to increases in standard of living seem to usually be the ultimate cause.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @paulbaumgart
@uriahz@Noahpinion Activism probably accelerates things, though. I'm all for it at a systemic level, as long as it's peaceful.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @paulbaumgart
@paulbaumgart@Noahpinion It was certainly not peaceful activism. Many thousands of labor activists were murdered.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @uriahz
@uriahz@Noahpinion But do you think that scenario will plausibly repeat in the U.S.?1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @paulbaumgart
@paulbaumgart@Noahpinion With record disillusionment, inequality, and police state abuses, the status quo is absolutely unsustainable.1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
@uriahz @Noahpinion Since around 300 years ago, the status quo has *always* been unsustainable :)
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Replying to @paulbaumgart
@paulbaumgart@Noahpinion Change happens. It will either be more democracy & social programs, or plutarchy & violent suppression of dissent.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @uriahz
@uriahz@Noahpinion Clearly the first one. I'm all for vigilance, just don't let the fear get to you!1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes - 16 more replies
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