Despite 70 Percent Increase in Real Per-Capita GDP from 1978 to 2012, Poverty Rate in US Increases

[votesparks]

A study from the Institute of Poverty Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that the poverty rate in the United States has increased despite a 70 percent increase in real per-capita Gross Domestic Product from 1978 to 2012.

Source: http://www.irp.wisc.edu/faqs/faq3.htm

[NoOneMan]

1. Maybe its time to focus on Gross Domestic Happiness

Stop building stupid shit and start growing pot. And, other veggies you enjoy growing.

[votesparks]

2. If, after a 70 percent increase in GDP

and Average Joe American is still broke, busted, and disgusted, then yeah, a new way is needed.

Thanks for watching,

David Sparks

[cantbeserious]

3. 300 Wealthiest Worldwide Have Combined Wealth Of Poorest 3 Billion

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