...or maybe the term is used by folks trying to look more humble than they are. When people use the term 1%, they don't think they're IN it - they compare thing

...or maybe the term is used by folks trying to look more humble than they are. When people use the term 1%, they don't think they're IN it - they compare things nationally or globally depending on when it suits their argument. If you're bringing Africa into the argument, then by the nature of your (global) argument, you are in the 1% if you make more than $32,400 USD (or equivalent). Some people just don't want to accept that FACT. 1% of my pocket change is different than 1% of my bank account. funny how no one wants a pay-CUT...