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I don’t want to add to my personal net worth at the expense of my fellow Americans. I can pay more, I should pay more, and I reject the false concept that we wealthy Americans are the job creators who will leave the country with our money if we’re asked to pay our fair share. —Karen Stewart, Patriotic Millionaire and Angel Investor
Imagine you could transport yourself back to the building of the pyramids in Egypt. During that, you manage to save $10,000 a day.
If we fast forward to today, you would only have 1/5th the average fortune of the 5 richest billionaires.
#TaxTheRich
The widening gap between CEO and worker pay is a prime example of why we must finally hold the wealthy accountable and #TaxTheRich and #TaxCEOPay
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CEO pay: $20 million
Corporations: "We have to pay that, it's basic supply and demand!"
Worker pay: $7.25
Corporations: "We can't find anyone to work for us, there is nothing we can do 🤷♂️"
