US Inequality and the Great Wisdom of the American People

US Inequality and the Great Wisdom of the American People

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03 Jun 18

Originally posted by @metal-brain
Although you are correct about American inequality being a valid concern I think you should be critical of democrats too. Obama did continue the Bush tax cuts.

Generally, is there any evidence that income inequality lessens with a democrat in office?
There doesn't appear to be a strong correlation:

https://www.chartbookofeconomicinequality.com/inequality-by-country/usa/

On the other hand, you would expect that the effect of many policies affecting inequality is only noticeable on the medium to long term.

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RHP Arms

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03 Jun 18

Originally posted by @mott-the-hoople
I guess you didn't get the memo...Black employment is at an [b]ALL TIME HIGH[/b]
I doubt that.
It was 100% at one time.

But that is not really a metric of any economic or social success is it?