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In reply to the discussion: Americans Seem To Buy Into "Dog Eat Dog" Economy With No Safety Net. [View all]RKP5637
(67,108 posts)harder. People are bred into this mindset consequently not realizing the house is often rigged against them. So, they struggle and struggle seeing the few wins as meaning they are just about to win ... and they don't. Really, it's much like a gambling obsession in a rigged Casino. The OP really coined it well, a "task rabbit" economy.
The wealth distribution is so skewed it's stunning, and it will only get worse, and the wealth at the top multiplies like rabbits.
I really don't see how the current paradigm is going to change no matter who is elected president and some will make it drastically worse. The problem is the "task rabbit" economy is so ingrained. And in no way is congress going to vote for a balanced distribution of wealth in the US, many are part of the problem. And many in the electorate can't seem to comprehend the problems, so, many rally for example around Trump like individuals.
2016 will be interesting, but I'm not getting my hopes up for major change for the better.