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Wealth of five richest men doubles since 2020 as five billion people made poorer in “decade of division,” says Oxfam (www.oxfamamerica.org)
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[–] A7thStone@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago (2 children)

But they said a rising tide lifts all boats. Were we lied to?

[–] BossDj@lemm.ee 15 points 2 years ago

the thing is I can't afford a boat

[–] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago

The tide isn't rising, the yachts are just getting taller.