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Wealth of five richest men doubles since 2020 as five billion people made poorer in “decade of division,” says Oxfam (www.oxfamamerica.org)
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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago (3 children)

But they said a rising tide lifts all boats. Were we lied to?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago

the thing is I can't afford a boat

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago

The tide isn't rising, the yachts are just getting taller.

[–] Bakkoda 3 points 1 year ago

No you just didn't realize you'd get stuck with their anchor.