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[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 25 points 4 hours ago (3 children)

I hate to point it out but the richest 10% includes most people in the west. Like if you’re reading this you’re probably in the richest 10%.

To be in the richest 10% of Americans you only have to be worth about $1.5 million. Which is most boomers and genxers with a house and a retirement.

Correct. I found these numbers for global wealth: "[...] it takes around USD 1.1 million in net worth to land in the global top 1%, around USD 175,000 for the top 10%, and around USD 8,700 for the top 50%." If you have about 9000 USD you are richer than half the planet. If you own even a moderate home, you're in the top 10%.

[–] Derpenheim@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 hours ago

I can confidently say I am not even in the top 50% richest americans.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Bold of you to assume most people don't see that group as their enemy

[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

As a Native American I resent being somebody’s enemy just because I happen to be born into a place where I my family was forced.