Wealth Distribution in America

[Baldy]

it's interesting that even Republicans polled on there couldn't comprehend the wealth differential in this country

You say that as if there are no Dems in the top 1%. Some of the most wealthy people I know are Liberals. Where's that troll meme?

That's similar to the reason why Google gets a pass for being one of the least diverse companies in the country. They are seen as a being "progressive". It doesn't matter if they are 70% male and 95% white...it's all about who you identify with.

[kalm]

But again, it doesn't really seem to matter.

Apparently it does to Mr. "Smug Leading Question" Klam

I'm just curious as to why there is a debt problem and why the wealth gains have gone to the top while productivity remains high?

[CID1990]

Apparently it does to Mr. "Smug Leading Question" Klam

I'm just curious as to why there is a debt problem and why the wealth gains have gone to the top while productivity remains high?

You arent just curious- youre playing pretend 'introspective passive aggressive moderate' again

JSO was correct when he pointed out that wealth is not fixed in quantity

there is a debt problem because our government cannot survive on less than 3.6 trillion dollars per year

it really is that simple

[YoUDeeMan]

I'm just curious as to why there is a debt problem and why the wealth gains have gone to the top while productivity remains high?

You arent just curious- youre playing pretend 'introspective passive aggressive moderate' again

JSO was correct when he pointed out that wealth is not fixed in quantity

there is a debt problem because our government cannot survive on less than 3.6 trillion dollars per year

it really is that simple

BAM!


Next subject.

[kalm]

I'm just curious as to why there is a debt problem and why the wealth gains have gone to the top while productivity remains high?

You arent just curious- youre playing pretend 'introspective passive aggressive moderate' again

JSO was correct when he pointed out that wealth is not fixed in quantity

there is a debt problem because our government cannot survive on less than 3.6 trillion dollars per year

it really is that simple

How much of that debt has created private wealth? If wealth creation is unlimited how can there really be a debt problem?

[kalm]

You arent just curious- youre playing pretend 'introspective passive aggressive moderate' again

JSO was correct when he pointed out that wealth is not fixed in quantity

there is a debt problem because our government cannot survive on less than 3.6 trillion dollars per year

it really is that simple

BAM!


Next subject.

Pipe down, you. We're not ready for the Haiti part of the discussion yet.

[OL FU]

You arent just curious- youre playing pretend 'introspective passive aggressive moderate' again

JSO was correct when he pointed out that wealth is not fixed in quantity

there is a debt problem because our government cannot survive on less than 3.6 trillion dollars per year

it really is that simple

How much of that debt has created private wealth? If wealth creation is unlimited how can there really be a debt problem?

Wealth is limited at any given period of time. It is not necessarily limited into the future. Therefore debt is limited by the current limitations of wealth which is why occasionally the balloon pops

Although I think you know the answer and are just trying bait.

[89Hen]

BTW, my biggest beef with that video is it undoubtedly used the word "distribution" over and over to make it sound like somebody actually gave out that wealth and none of it was earned. Sometimes it was 'earned' throught the sperm lottery, but I have BIG problem with somebody saying the government or anyone else has a right to an estate's wealth. I did not have a big inheritance, and I doubt my kids will, so I'm not biased by my financial position on this.

[CID1990]

Although I think you know the answer and are just trying bait.

bingo

thats been his MO for a while now

[Chizzang]

BTW, my biggest beef with that video is it undoubtedly used the word "distribution" over and over to make it sound like somebody actually gave out that wealth and none of it was earned. Sometimes it was 'earned' throught the sperm lottery, but I have BIG problem with somebody saying the government or anyone else has a right to an estate's wealth. I did not have a big inheritance, and I doubt my kids will, so I'm not biased by my financial position on this.

The video has problems, no doubt about it... it treat all wealth the same to make a point
When it really ought to focus a few of the key problems
So ultimately the video only serves to make ONE point

The 400 richest Americans control more wealth than 150 million Americans (.0025% controls 50%)
and 99% of the stock market funds are controlled by an equally small group of individuals

[Chizzang]

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That's similar to the reason why Google gets a pass for being one of the least diverse companies in the country. They are seen as a being "progressive". It doesn't matter if they are 70% male and 95% white...it's all about who you identify with.

You're such a shameless liar Baldy... 95% white (in your dreams)
Google:
26,600 U.S. employees
61 percent are white
30 percent Asian
3 percent Hispanic
2 percent black.

[YoUDeeMan]

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That's similar to the reason why Google gets a pass for being one of the least diverse companies in the country. They are seen as a being "progressive". It doesn't matter if they are 70% male and 95% white...it's all about who you identify with.

You're such a shameless liar Baldy... 95% white (in your dreams)
Google:
26,600 U.S. employees
61 percent are white
30 percent Asian
3 percent Hispanic
2 percent black.

Wait...Asians aren't minorities...at least not the oppressed kind (after we let them leave the RR...err..."jobs"...and maybe after that whole internment thing, but who's really keeping score anyway).

Only Blacks and Spics are really considered minorities...at least that's how it is depicted on TV and in the newspaper. And chicks...don't forget the chicks.

Speaking of which, what's the percentage of males?

Either way, it appears that Google is consciously keeping those two, perhaps three, or maybe four, groups down. Google should ask itself, "how can we make our workforce more diverse?"

BTW, what are the other 4 percent...Indians? South Americans?

[Ibanez]

Wealth Distribution? When does this happen? Oh, that's right. At the first of the month.

Spoiler: show

[Baldy]

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That's similar to the reason why Google gets a pass for being one of the least diverse companies in the country. They are seen as a being "progressive". It doesn't matter if they are 70% male and 95% white...it's all about who you identify with.

You're such a shameless liar Baldy... 95% white (in your dreams)
Google:
26,600 U.S. employees
61 percent are white
30 percent Asian
3 percent Hispanic
2 percent black.

Asian...white, what's the difference? (in EEOC terms anyway)

Quit being such a pretentious little prick (emphasis on little, obviously), Jizzy...Jeezus Christ.

5% from the darker segments of our society...but hey, I guess Google has to have someone clean the restrooms and empty the trashcans too, right Chizz?

[ASUG8]

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That's similar to the reason why Google gets a pass for being one of the least diverse companies in the country. They are seen as a being "progressive". It doesn't matter if they are 70% male and 95% white...it's all about who you identify with.

You're such a shameless liar Baldy... 95% white (in your dreams)
Google:
26,600 U.S. employees
61 percent are white
30 percent Asian
3 percent Hispanic
2 percent black.

Looks like they need to kick out some Asians and give those jobs to blacks and Hispanics to get everything analogous to the current US population.

[CID1990]

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That's similar to the reason why Google gets a pass for being one of the least diverse companies in the country. They are seen as a being "progressive". It doesn't matter if they are 70% male and 95% white...it's all about who you identify with.

You're such a shameless liar Baldy... 95% white (in your dreams)
Google:
26,600 U.S. employees
61 percent are white
30 percent Asian
3 percent Hispanic
2 percent black.

hell with your numbers they still look like the GOP

[kalm]

Although I think you know the answer and are just trying bait.

bingo

thats been his MO for a while now

Thanks for answering the question....

[Chizzang]

You're such a shameless liar Baldy... 95% white (in your dreams)
Google:
26,600 U.S. employees
61 percent are white
30 percent Asian
3 percent Hispanic
2 percent black.

hell with your numbers they still look like the GOP

Is this all you guys have got?
A thread starts about Wealth control and that 400 individuals control more cash than 150Million people
and Executives (perfectly unqualified executives that I mentioned above) get compensation packages that should be an embarrassment to ALL ($ 25 million dollar salaries and stock packages that are in the hundred million dollar range)

American cronyism - The appointment of sons of former elite to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications... See Northrop Gummy bear as your classic example

[89Hen]

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That's similar to the reason why Google gets a pass for being one of the least diverse companies in the country. They are seen as a being "progressive". It doesn't matter if they are 70% male and 95% white...it's all about who you identify with.

You're such a shameless liar Baldy... 95% white (in your dreams)
Google:
26,600 U.S. employees
61 percent are white
30 percent Asian
3 percent Hispanic
2 percent black.

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/2 ... blogs&_r=0

Google on Wednesday released statistics on the makeup of its work force, providing numbers that offer a stark glance at how Silicon Valley remains a white man’s world.

[89Hen]

hell with your numbers they still look like the GOP

Is this all you guys have got?
A thread starts about Wealth control and that 400 individuals control more cash than 150Million people
and Executives (perfectly unqualified executives that I mentioned above) get compensation packages that should be an embarrassment to ALL ($ 25 million dollar salaries and stock packages that are in the hundred million dollar range)

American cronyism - The appointment of sons of former elite to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications... See Northrop Gummy bear as your classic example

Storm the castle!

[Chizzang]

Is this all you guys have got?
A thread starts about Wealth control and that 400 individuals control more cash than 150Million people
and Executives (perfectly unqualified executives that I mentioned above) get compensation packages that should be an embarrassment to ALL ($ 25 million dollar salaries and stock packages that are in the hundred million dollar range)

American cronyism - The appointment of sons of former elite to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications... See Northrop Gummy bear as your classic example

Storm the castle!

thank you

[CID1990]

hell with your numbers they still look like the GOP

Is this all you guys have got?
A thread starts about Wealth control and that 400 individuals control more cash than 150Million people
and Executives (perfectly unqualified executives that I mentioned above) get compensation packages that should be an embarrassment to ALL ($ 25 million dollar salaries and stock packages that are in the hundred million dollar range)

American cronyism - The appointment of sons of former elite to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications... See Northrop Gummy bear as your classic example

hell dont get me wrong...

I LIKE Google - even though they are a bunch of commie pinkos like you CLeetz

They are a meritocracy - their employees derive rewards that are directly proportional to their contributions, they are innovators and they are generating jobs and wealth

and given that they are what they are they still have this (and won't admit what it reflects):

Google:
26,600 U.S. employees
61 percent are white
30 percent Asian
3 percent Hispanic
2 percent black.

I'm sure every employee is well qualified for his or her job and got there based on sound qualifications

but like what was alluded to earlier- as long as Google continues to pay homage to the right causes they will never be called on it


(and they shouldn't be)

[Baldy]

hell with your numbers they still look like the GOP

Is this all you guys have got?
A thread starts about Wealth control and that 400 individuals control more cash than 150Million people
and Executives (perfectly unqualified executives that I mentioned above) get compensation packages that should be an embarrassment to ALL ($ 25 million dollar salaries and stock packages that are in the hundred million dollar range)

American cronyism - The appointment of sons of former elite to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications... See Northrop Gummy bear as your classic example

I understand, it sucks.

What I don't understand is the obsession some people have with worrying about privileged rich people and their money. I'm sorry, but I have more important things to worry about.

[Grizalltheway]

I'm just curious as to why there is a debt problem and why the wealth gains have gone to the top while productivity remains high?

You arent just curious- youre playing pretend 'introspective passive aggressive moderate' again

JSO was correct when he pointed out that wealth is not fixed in quantity

there is a debt problem because our government cannot survive on less than 3.6 trillion dollars per year

it really is that simple

Of course wealth isn't fixed. But there is a "pie" of it of a certain size at any given time, and it's irrefutable that a smaller and smaller portion of the populace is controlling more and more of it. You may or may not see an issue with that, but them's the facts.

[CID1990]

You arent just curious- youre playing pretend 'introspective passive aggressive moderate' again

JSO was correct when he pointed out that wealth is not fixed in quantity

there is a debt problem because our government cannot survive on less than 3.6 trillion dollars per year

it really is that simple

Of course wealth isn't fixed. But there is a "pie" of it of a certain size at any given time, and it's irrefutable that a smaller and smaller portion of the populace is controlling more and more of it. You may or may not see an issue with that, but them's the facts.

FU already said that

YOU may be poorer as a result

but Im not