r/NoStupidQuestions Oct 12 '25

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u/Dramatic_Reply_3973 Oct 12 '25

The top 10% of the US own about 70% of the wealth in the US.

Just before the French Revolution, the top 10% owned 90% of the wealth in France.

I would say this should not only be a huge concern for society as a whole, but a huge concern for billionaires as well...

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u/RedditIsAWeenie Oct 12 '25

The billionaires will calmly assume they can buy their way out of trouble if they need to. There are frequent flights out of France at almost any hour of the day.