World's richest 1% get 82% of the wealth (from Oxfam)

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Poopscoop - Member

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42745853

People will debate the exact figures I am sure but can the world really sustain this sort of imbalance?

I can't help but think this paradox opens the door for the likes of Trump and Brexit. Legal, mass protest votes.

More to the point, people lashing out in all directions but the real issues and people involved are very much hidden away.

Posted 1 hour ago #
sbob - Member

can the world really sustain this sort of imbalance?

Always has, probably always will.

Posted 59 minutes ago #

seadog101 - Member

Not such a surprise really. This level of imbalance happens in many industries.

Music industry in the UK - 1% of the artists take 90% of the money.
Professional sports are close too.

Posted 8 minutes ago #

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