[quote=flu][quote=flyer]If Americans are really concerned about their future and the future of their children, they should be very concerned that only 10% of Americans are millionaires, and around 80% of all workers (which would encompass those from both parties) earn around $50K a year.

It’s clear that the wealth gap, among all economic strata is continuing to widen in this country, and it will be interesting to see if either candidate, if elected, can change this trend going forward. If not, there should be a lot of very disappointed voters.[/quote]

No, they should quit whining and start doing. This county was about doing, not about whining. Everyone wants to feel like a victim now, and wants government to take care of them. Home prices too high? Regulate it? Too many people doing well? Regulate that.. Too many people occupying a certain profession? regulate that. Even if you regulate everything, those people that whine still most likely can’t obtain, because they never bothered to try.

This is not a zero sum game. Your multi-millions don’t impact my well being. My net worth does not impact someone else’s net worth.

People just dont’ want to admit that they took things for granted and now that there are people willing to work harder and faster then them.. Funny that those that talk about fiscal responsibility all the sudden wants government to take care of them. Ironic actually.[/quote]

Actually, my point, flu, was that, imo, if the 80%+ of the population, which encompasses all parties, who are not in the top net worth categories in this country (another pesky little fact) are expecting any candidate to change their lives in any meaningful, bottom line way, they are SOL.

That said, if the voting masses are happy with the meaningless bones the candidates are throwing them–in exchange for their votes–they will, most likely, get what they deserve.