The rich get richer, the poor stay poor


	The rich get richer, the poor stay poor

abailart

11-1-2007 8:23 AM

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india, economics, poverty

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11-1-2007 8:48 AM

vk2yoc

Is it just me? or is there something fundamentally wrong with this sort of thing!

11-3-2007 1:52 AM

davboz

The well-off become more plentiful and the poor have more opportunities.

11-3-2007 2:06 AM

vk2yoc

Millions would like the opportunity to eat something other than grass or leaves.

What will you eat for dinner tonight?

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