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okaawhatever

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23. Yes, I saw that mentioned on the inequality site. Thanks for adding it. Hopefully the success

Reply to FailureToCommunicate (Reply #16)

Thu Apr 24, 2014, 06:44 PM

Apr 2014

of this book will bring the discussion on economics and inequality into the public's conscience. I haven't read The Spirit Level, but I'll put it on my list.
My hope is that people will understand that the current economic situation (and inequality) is directly related to politics. Corporate profitability is increased by the current low corporate tax rate. The low minimum wage is increasing corporate profit at the expense of tax revenue, cost of social programs, etc. People need to understand how these things relate and the effect of unrestrained money in politics and our economy.

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I'm #514 The Blue Flower Apr 2014 #3

It's available on Kindle FarCenter Apr 2014 #2

It's available online dixiegrrrrl Apr 2014 #11

So glad to hear this wryter2000 Apr 2014 #4

It's exciting to see people thirsty for new economic possibilities and philosophy. myrna minx Apr 2014 #5

That is a great sign Victor_c3 Apr 2014 #6

Can we hope nobody says again that Occupy failed? starroute Apr 2014 #7

You are right on all counts. zeemike Apr 2014 #8

+1 Hissyspit Apr 2014 #10

I agree and I have a poll up here on GD about it. CTyankee Apr 2014 #21

i partially agree. While OWS did bring more awareness to income inequality, and offshoots are doing dionysus Apr 2014 #34

For those who have friends waiting for a copy, or whose interest is piqued by the Piketty book okaawhatever Apr 2014 #9

Helpful list, thanks. I would add "The Spirit Level" to it perhaps. FailureToCommunicate Apr 2014 #16

Yes, I saw that mentioned on the inequality site. Thanks for adding it. Hopefully the success okaawhatever Apr 2014 #23

All the Barnes & Noble bookstores in my area were sold out, mmonk Apr 2014 #12

And for us Mr. Magoos.... Junkdrawer Apr 2014 #13

Some Segment Of The Idiot Brigade Must've Organized To Leave Bad Reviews Bigredhunk Apr 2014 #14

This reflects the ability for considered critical analysis of the American public. FarCenter Apr 2014 #15

of *some* of the American public. Junkdrawer Apr 2014 #25

Not Just Amazon Coservative Reviewers Are Scared, Check Out These... To Name Two: WillyT Apr 2014 #20

Awesome! Bigredhunk Apr 2014 #17

not surprising. The educated people tend to be liberals...shocking, I know... CTyankee Apr 2014 #22

Wow... Look At That... #1, #2, and #5... That IS Awesome !!! WillyT Apr 2014 #26

What was #5? Bigredhunk Apr 2014 #29

Yes It Was !!! WillyT Apr 2014 #32

How could the Dems use this info to win 2014, I wonder? grahamhgreen Apr 2014 #18

well, I dunno if they need to "use" it because it is what it is. CTyankee Apr 2014 #24

follow it rather than cynically use it, perhaps? MisterP Apr 2014 #28

I am savoring reading this book. I got my copy the day after it was released. The writing style is mulsh Apr 2014 #19

G'Night Kick... WillyT Apr 2014 #27

Holy Shit! Bigredhunk Apr 2014 #30

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