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John Oliver gives Americans the uncomfortable reality of our American Dreams

Oh John Oliver, I love you so so much.

Highlights from this week include Oliver citing a Pew poll from January that says among other things

  • 65% of Americans think the gap between the rich and poor has increase in the last 10 years
  • 60% of Americans believe the system is rigged to favor the wealthy. But wait here’s the funny part:
  • 60% also believe that most people will make it if they are willing to work hard.

So as Oliver says “Yup, I can clearly see this game is rigged. Which is what’s going to make it so sweet when I win this thing!!”  Then he laughs at financial consultants on TV who help people understand how to protect their imaginary lottery winnings.

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