Wealth inequality in the USA

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Wealth inequality in the USA

Wealth inequality in the USA

Politics (by: FinanceBro) (ID: 36)

The USA has joined Israel in bombing Iran https://www.reuters.com/world/us/strikes-iran-mark-trumps-biggest-riskiest-foreign-policy-gamble-2025-06...

Politics (by: News) (ID: 81)

The US government shutdown that began on 1-October-2025 has finally ended after 40 days. 8 Democrats voted with Republicans to re-open thé government after Republicans agreed on a future vote to extend subsidies on the Affordable Care Act.This has been the longest shutdown in American history.

The shutdown began due to disagreements on a budget between Republicans and Democrats. Democrats wanted subsidies on the Affordable Care Act to be continued, Republicans didn’t.

There was 60 total votes in favour of opening the government and 40 against it.

Soon people will should be able to start getting their fully funded food stamps due to the reopening of the government.

The US government shutdown that began on 1-October-2025 has finally ended after 40 days. 8 Democrats voted with Republicans to re-open thé governme...

Politics (by: Patrick J.) (ID: 237)

The oldest national leader in the world right now is 92 year old Paul Biya, president of Cameroon. He has been in power since 6-November-1982.

On 6-November-2025 he was sworn in as president for the 8th time after a controversial election. Protests followed after he was announced as the winner, protestors said the election was fraudulent.

The oldest national leader in the world right now is 92 year old Paul Biya, president of Cameroon. He has been in power since 6-November-1982. O...

Politics (by: T-Rex) (ID: 273)

US President Donald Trump has just announced a $12B aid package to American farmers. This comes as American farmers are struggling to sell their products since Donald Trump imposed tariffs on China then China responded by imposing tariffs on America.

The plan was announced on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the White House.

US President Donald Trump has just announced a $12B aid package to American farmers. This comes as American farmers are struggling to sell their pr...

Politics (by: Patrick J.) (ID: 280)

At midnight, 1-Jan-2026 at 00:00, Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City mayor. One of his main stated points has been to work to make the city more affordable for working class people.

At midnight, 1-Jan-2026 at 00:00, Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City mayor. One of his main stated points has been to work to make the...

Politics (by: T-Rex) (ID: 330)

Video of American F15 jet shot in Iran

Video of American F15 jet shot in Iran

Politics (by: PolBoy) (ID: 378)

The stupid war against Iran is making energy prices much harder to afford

The stupid war against Iran is making energy prices much harder to afford

Politics,Funny (by: Patrick J.) (ID: 380)

After America (under the leadership of Donald Trump) and Israel initiated a war against Iran on 28-Feb-2026, the price of crude oil rose from 67$ per barrel to 119$ in less than 2 weeks.

4 months later the price is cooling down, now it’s 72$ per barrel

After America (under the leadership of Donald Trump) and Israel initiated a war against Iran on 28-Feb-2026, the price of crude oil rose from 67$ p...

Politics,Money (by: Patrick J.) (ID: 453)

South Africa has been getting poorer. You can see in this chart that from 2000 to 2023, prices are 3.5x higher (inflation of 250%) but the GDP per capita only rose by 20%.

The Growth Trajectory: South Africa experienced a strong commodities-driven upward trend through the mid-2000s, peaking around 2008–2013. Since then, structural headwinds—including severe electricity constraints (load shedding) and logistical inefficiencies—have caused real GDP per capita to stagnate or slide backwards.

The 2020 Shocks: A notable drop-off can be observed in 2020 due to global pandemic disruptions, followed by a minor statistical rebound.

South Africa has been getting poorer. You can see in this chart that from 2000 to 2023, prices are 3.5x higher (inflation of 250%) but the GDP per ...

Politics (by: Shabooya) (ID: 6016)