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10. The top 1% have been enjoying this economic boom for years, to the detriment of the bottom 50%.

Reply to Dr. T (Original post)

Fri Nov 21, 2025, 07:42 AM

Nov 21

The top 1% of Americans own about 30% to 32% of total wealth, the bottom 50% only around 2% to 3%. This wealth disparity has only worsened under Republican policies; the share of wealth for the top 1% increased from around 22.8% in 1989 to 31% in 2025.

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JD Couch Fucker said an economic boom is coming. [View all] Dr. T Nov 21 OP

Peter Thiel must be giving him a raise. n/t Chemical Bill Nov 21 #1

Golden Age ahead for repo men and sherrif's deputies throwing people out of their houses. hatrack Nov 21 #2

He's right Chasstev365 Nov 21 #3

Starts with the Crypto bust. multigraincracker Nov 21 #4

That's why Krasnov so much wants Powell to lower interest rates, gab13by13 Nov 21 #9

More like KABOOOOM! PuraVidaDreamin Nov 21 #5

There's Always A Boom "Coming" ProfessorGAC Nov 21 #6

Yes, just like Trump Taj Mahal, Trump Castle Hotel & Casino, Trump Plaza Hotel, Trump Plaza Casino, Emile Nov 21 #7

There is an economic boon for the greedy rich and politicians. Irish_Dem Nov 21 #8

The top 1% have been enjoying this economic boom for years, to the detriment of the bottom 50%. sop Nov 21 #10

This is why I voted for Elizabeth Warren when she ran for President. Dr. T Nov 21 #12

Senator Warren would have made a fabulous President. Diamond_Dog Nov 21 #13

It's already producing result. Our envy of the world economy now sucks. Norbert Nov 21 #11

"This economy was not harmed in ten months." Diamond_Dog Nov 21 #14

Yeah. lastlib Nov 21 #15

I guess he found a gold doubloon down in those couch cushions hlthe2b Nov 21 #16

To him and his bitcoin bro's only. (and crypto is sooooo hackable) usonian Nov 21 #17

It took no time at all lame54 Nov 21 #18

Thanks to President Trump dalton99a Nov 21 #19