• modifier@lemmy.ca
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    29 days ago

    Problem is a solid 30% of those that vote see themselves potentially attaining that 99% 1%, as baffling as that is.

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    • Frozengyro@lemmy.world
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      29 days ago

      Strangely enough, most people will be in the top 5% at some point in their life. But just for a year, when they sell their house. So you’re getting fucked 75 years of your life for maybe 1 year of benefit?

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        29 days ago

        More like you busted your ass for 75 years then got fucked when you had to sell your house.

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      29 days ago

      I am not from the US so might be wrong, but I think it works the same as in mine. It is because they tax income not wealth (which would be difficult I guess). Elon can probably live on $0 income very comfortably by his standard. More than 1% of income earners will be affected at some point as you age up, inheritance etc. Maybe not 30%