[CondoleezzaProtege]

When the extremes become more stark, so too do the calls for socialism.

Capitalism thrives best when there's a healthy, thriving "in-between" aka: middle class.

[Cronos]

Correct, a healthy middle class is key

[mairdie]

Greatgrandfather's 3rd wife was part of that same NY 400 but, from what I heard, it sounds just as wild and nasty then as much of what you read about now.

Luckily, I descend from the second wife. Grandmother spent her life working in social work and for animal welfare. Bless her heart.