From thei legislature; good luck.

Buried 2019.

One basic drive in humans is simple "greed". The problem is that many on the top don't see the problems this inequity creates. Some, likes Allen and the Gates (William the father is always pushing for a state income tax for the wealthy and the stupid poor reject it because they feel it might "trickle down" to them).

Eventually this will lead to a revolution. It always does and I fear the tipping point will be the crash of the stock market.

I wish I could believe that. I see the ruling party as constantly trying to maintain the status quo through tricks and shuffle games.

I remember years ago a politician I really liked. Remember Sam Nunn from Georgia (yes he did have some issues)? He was asked to throw his hat into the ring and he declined. He said he was happy where he was at and to go higher would mean too many compromises. Imagine what our 2 senators are feeling right now? Eventually the power game corrupts and one is in it for what one can get out of it. Yes, Democrats could maybe stabilize the problem but Victoria's chart was made during Obama's time. Corporations ultimately run the show in this country.

Thank you for the part about taking more concrete action. I wanted to share something I just received and that comment helped motivate me to do so.

I see the religious fanatics are the ones giving support to the trumpers. It is the religious leaders who want power and, yes, they give their support to things that they say is 'sinful'.

I consider myself middle-class and live in an area that values people's right to speak, so I never had to worry about losses of my lifestyle.

However, I am concerned about future generations and have been lucky enough to find like minded organizations that felt the same. I speak out, give money, time and energy to promote what should be of value for all life forms. I just received an e-mail on how my small involvement helped stop a major attack on our environment. I am thinking of submitting this to the group as an example of things many of us can do which can make a difference.

Historically complete socialism doesn't work, so how is that going to work exactly?

Unfortunately, the middle class are not motivated to take action. Why should they? They have what they need to survive so why rock the boat.

One thing that is not mentioned (but is a huge motivator for the problems of today) is the influx of poverty. The wealthy get a large portion of their wealth through exploitation (look at the wealthy plantation owners of the pre-civil war era). They need to bring in more low skilled, wage and controllable workers. Since slavery is no longer allowed where does this class come from? Mostly immigration especially from those in developing countries. When one imports poor people why should one be surprised when the poverty rates go up? We say we want to help people but then talk about how they do the work others won't. In my book that's called exploitation!

@Fanburger This model has been the one from the beginning of time and still applies today. Enlighten me on the "new modern" model?