> [citation needed] A high school understanding of economics, any book on the subject, or a google search. > Even if it did happen, and did effect the poor, t

> [citation needed] A high school understanding of economics, any book on the subject, or a google search. > Even if it did happen, and did effect the poor, there's nothing to say the net effect is negative. GDP and the condition of the poor have no necessary relationship; you have to consider distribution as well as aggregate level. Yeah, it's complicated. That's why a simple solution like "tax the 1%" might not be a good idea. > What does that even mean? It means times change. > What old ideas? What's different? You're kind of getting on my nerves. > That metaphor doesn't make any sense in this context. Have a good day.