Occupy Wall Street - Top 400 have more wealth than 155 million people

Started by certforumz, October 19, 2011, 11:30:11 AM

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certforumz

An interesting article:

Quote2009 was a record-breaking year for Wall Street bonuses, as firms issued $150 billion to their executives. 100% of these bonuses are a direct result of our tax dollars,

1. Top 400 people in USA have more than the combined wealth of bottom 40% of Americans representing 155 million people.
2. While ordinary citizens of USA are paying tax dollars, the CEOs have earned record bonuses during 2009 bubble.

Just read the full article http://www.alternet.org/story/145705/the_richest_1_have_captured_america%27s_wealth_--_what%27s_it_going_to_take_to_get_it_back