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Consider that for a moment.Isn't something out of balance when the three richest Americans own as much as the poorest 175 million Americans?I mean, do we think that these guys have actually outworked all the poorest 175 million? Or do we perhaps think that the poorest 175 million are actually a bunch of lazy, no good, so-and-so's? If you're like me, you know that plenty of solidly middle class folks can be lazy, no good, so-and-so's. Isn't there surely something out of balance when just three people can have so very, very, very, very, very much...while 175 million don't have that much between them?No one is arguing that rich folks shouldn't be entitled to wealth. Even if they got it through wealth privilege or even luck, that's fine. But when you realize that a billionaire has enough money to spend...wait for it...

Thinking in that direction you wonder how you are gonna 'declare them too rich?'Then you drop to my level of thinking, how can ANY athlete be payed multimillions for playing a game and your scientists and Brain Surgeons paid tens of thousands.I think you also should limit how much Miley Cirus makes gettin; nekkid and singing!Of course it seems ludicrous for some to be so rich. But then you must wait and see, or find out how much they GIVE to the poor and other charities.The thinking and solving of such problems are above my pay grade. I think we know that GIVING to humans with no 'work' required ruins most incentive to reach outside the Giver.I remember reading of the plight of the Native Americans, take away their way of supporting themselves and give them money.Then we have Johnson's Great Society, that hasn't worked too well.Now I realize I am talking government money here. But if the government were to take half of what all people over 10 Billion have and Give it to folk (or raise the minimum wage) (which raises costs, etc) it will be government money because we in the public sector cannot take the rich guy's money!Seems to be sorta like a vicious circle.Did you read of the multi Billionaire in Saudi in the last few weeks who was hung by his feet and beaten trying to get him to cough up 17 Billion? Ain't worked so far I heard.YES it is out of kilter, but I don't think I deserve a penny of Bill GAtes or even Trumps money. (I would not turn down a gift however!) LO Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/

One day everyone will have the option to live under a Luxury Communism. All needs will be provided for including a Universal Basic Income. The only drawback will be that you have to pledge allegiance to the one world government leader.

The 3 richest Americans.Who are they and are they Republican or Democrat?I don't hear anything about them - so they must be Democrat.Also, who said anything about outworking everyone else?Who says everything starts equally?God gives different talents as he sees fit.While I understand it must be tough for you to realize some have no money, or good looks, or intelligence or charm Aaron - it's just the way it is. Of course - I know you of all people understand this.

The 3 richest Americans.Who are they and are they Republican or Democrat?I don't hear anything about them - so they must be Democrat.Also, who said anything about outworking everyone else?Who says everything starts equally?God gives different talents as he sees fit.While I understand it must be tough for you to realize some have no money, or good looks, or intelligence or charm Aaron - it's just the way it is. Of course - I know you of all people understand this. I...I...I...I got nothing.All I can is rebuke you...so...REBUKE!!!

I used to pass most of this off as simple jealousy and the inability to grasp the fact that these super-rich provide many jobs to those complaining about it. But, with the last 8 years, there has been a growing disparity and most of it involves collusion with government in the form of industry regulation and crony-capitalism. Socialism and big-government depend on the old one neck to choke principle in which they'd rather deal with a few very big players than many small ones.

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The uber-wealthy have the ear of their Senate and Representatives. They party with them, gift them, communicate with them, etc. They have an IMMENSE advantage over common folks. Their money (and contributions) buy them a seat at the table...and they always look out for their interests.This is likely one element that communism seeks to eliminate (since both capitalism and socialism allow for immense wealth). If a wealthy person doesn't like a particular bill, they can call their Congressman directly (give or take), while you and I get a form letter reply. As for all the jobs that the rich provide for everyone else, it must also be remembered that without the workers, the rich would be up the creek. BOTH sides are needed.Consider that Sam Walton, if he were still alive, would be wealthier than Bezos/Amazon. Walton's heirs have, if I recall correctly, approximately $30 billion apiece. But get this: Instead of these billionaires taking a cut off of their riches in order to do better for Walmart workers...well, they don't. They could be set for life with a measly $5 billion apiece, but NOOOOOOO.It is no jealousy that motivates me. It's justice. When people can work a lifetime and retire into virtual poverty, while people are buying paintings for $450 MILLION, or otherwise having so much that they couldn't hardly spend it all, something is wrong.

If it continues - unions will rise up again...and monopolies will need to be busted.Or someone will start getting the better workers by offering them more money...and taking less at the top