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[โ€“] TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world -2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I think that's a fair assessment. That being said, you think I'm overcomplicating, but I think you're oversimplifying. I don't think all of what you just said encompasses all human needs, wants and desires.

But, for the sake of argument, let's say you're right. That's what people want, and they can't have what they want because the 1% have too much of the wealth. What should we do about it?

[โ€“] leoj@piefed.social 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I never intended to posit my comment as encompassing all human wants and desires, but I do believe I have touched on the "basic bill of rights" that most people would agree on.

Tax the excessively wealthy.

I'm not an economist, so I won't sit here and give a number of what level of wealth should be taxed, but I think it fits under "I know it when I see it"

If you're buying multiple vacation properties, if you own a yacht or a private jet, you're probably it.