Trickle-down theory is a monstrous lie intended to justify the rich getting richer
One of the biggest lies foisted on the American people is that as rich people get richer, we all benefit the so-called trickle-down theory.
For decades, working families have been told not to worry about the growing wealth gap between the nations haves and have-nots. A rising tide lifts all boats, weve been told with encouraging smiles and pats on the back.
The magnitude of the deception borders on monstrous.
William Darity, a professor of public policy at Duke University, said its nonsensical to think that greater wealth for the rich translates to improved fortunes for everyone else.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-08-19/column-trickle-down-is-a-lie
Meadowoak
(5,543 posts)Farmer-Rick
(10,150 posts)Into letting them keep their stolen wealth.
Look how Putin plunders Russia all the while he is responsible for the 2 (not just 1) greatest nuclear disasters in the history of Russia. At this rate, only a small area inside the country will be free from dangerous radioactive contamination and Putin will be the only one allowed there.
TheRealNorth
(9,474 posts)Or they just think it's okay for the wealthy to be the new lords of the manor.
The Bopper
(184 posts)They are the same thing and believe the same thing that Benedict Arnold believed. Tell me youll make me rich and Ill do anything whether it happens or not.