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Despite the acknowledgment of this crisis, the response from the current structures has been inadequate. Rather than fostering an economy capable of sustaining a thriving middle class, the accepted paradigm favors elite interests. The system now encourages what Galloway described as a “kleptocracy,” where government resources are funneled back into the hands of those with wealth.
Moreover, a fascinating observation made by Galloway highlights a history of self-correcting inequalities typically resolved through war, famine, or revolutions. America is nearing a breaking point; the dissatisfaction is palpable as more individuals express their frustrations through protests and movements targeting the wealthy elite.