The world will have its first trillionaire within a decade, but poverty won't be eradicated for another 229 years, report finds - eviltoast
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    10 months ago

    As long as capitalism is the main system and governments fail to act on the abuse by the wealthy you are correct

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      10 months ago

      Even in other systems… poverty serves to keep the underclass in line. It’s hard to revolt when you don’t have enough to eat.