Recovering Wall Street Employee Speaks Out about the "1%"

[OneGrassRoot]

23. Hi, Blanks...

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This interaction between you and Demo_Chris really hits hard, because it's something I struggle with every day in the sense that I am not someone who hates the wealthy and do see some 1'ers who want to change the system so that it's more equitable, but I don't see a similar level of suffering at all between those in higher tax brackets versus the rest of us.

I think I understand what you're saying about how even many of the wealthy are having more financial uncertainty than they previously had and they are also cogs in the economic slavery society we have.

First, let me say that I don't want ANYONE to suffer and struggle; I want our systems to change such that suffering and struggling are ameliorated and more people are thriving.

However, the level of poverty all around right now is more extreme than most people realize.

It's to the point that FOOD is an issue for more people than ever. It's no longer a matter of where to shop (people having to give up Whole Foods or other higher-end grocery store for a Food Lion or such), but being able to shop for food AT ALL. And the food banks in many communities simply cannot keep up with the growing need; families come first, so single individuals or couples of all ages are struggling in a brutal way.

My perspective has shifted in the last few years to the point that, if you have something of value that you can sell, you are lucky. Many people have sold everything they have to keep the utilities going and buy food, and now there is nothing...nothing but the kindness of strangers since the safety net just can't accommodate the needs.



If someone still has a savings to dip into, they are one of the fortunate ones.

If someone has a nice car that could be sold or traded in for one with better gas mileage or to get cash, they are one of the fortunate ones.

If someone has "stuff" that can be sold to generate cash flow, they are one of the fortunate ones.

When you truly have nothing...no assets at all, through no fault of your own...that is a level of struggle most who have had higher incomes just can't comprehend.

It's not fair and it's stressful for all concerned no matter their level of struggle, but I do see this from a different perspective, one more similar to that of Demo_Chris.

BTW, thank you again for being one of the few to offer something at Wishadoo! It is GREATLY appreciated!