Re:Make elites compete: Why the 1% earn so much and what to ...
by cm2187 on Saturday March 26, 2016 @09:54AM
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Where would 1,000,000 londoners go? This is purely theoretical, which is exactly my point. On paper they are rich, in practice not to much.
Re:Make elites compete: Why the 1% earn so much and what to ...
by morgante on Saturday March 26, 2016 @10:08AM
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There are tens of thousands of cities around the world they could go to. They could even just stay in London, renting instead of buying.
I would much rather own a $1m house than a $200k house. Pretending otherwise is just ridiculous.
Yes, you absolutely 100% are. You could sell your London home, move to that village, and live off the proceeds.
Saying you aren't wealthy because you happen to live in your biggest asset is delusional (and part of a dominant political narrative promoted by the homeowner class).
Consider what would happen if a major financial bill struck each family (like, $500k). The London family might be forced to sell their flat and move into an apartment (or move out of London). The village family would lose everything they own and still be in debt.