Results: 5% Since its March 2009 low, the stock market has soared. One index the SP500 gained 13 trillion dollars alone. Most of these gains went to 5% of the population. They control about 50% of the wealth in the U.S. and have tremendous influence.
1.
1.
Given this concentration of wealth, is the U.S. still a democracy? Yes
32%
•
523 votes
No
29%
•
483 votes
Undecided
39%
•
647 votes
2.
2.
Should the government intervene to balance this situation? Yes
30%
•
492 votes
No
30%
•
488 votes
Undecided
41%
•
673 votes
3.
3.
Did you benefit from the rise in the stock market? Yes
18%
•
293 votes
No
60%
•
991 votes
Undecided
23%
•
376 votes
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