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30. A big problem in America is that people have no clue just how rich the wealthy really are.

Tue Sep 23, 2025, 10:19 AM

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I remember several years ago hearing the phrase, "Shaq is rich. The man who signs his paycheck is wealthy."

The upper middle class especially, overestimate their wealth & vote like they're rich. As the playing field continues to tilt more drastically, those who think they are rich now, will fall into the lower classes while those at the top will get richer & the gap gets wider.

The vid below is very dated, 2014 I believe, so imagine what it's like now. The good part starts at 48 seconds.

Americas wealth in one pie.

I just looked it up. Shaq is worth about $500 million. The owner of the Lakers is worth $6 billion.

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