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The assertion that the economic system is rigged is not new; it has roots tracing back several decades. Since the 1980s, significant tax giveaways have been directed towards the wealthy. Alongside these giveaways, oversight and regulations were systematically dismantled, resulting in an economic framework that inherently produces disproportionate outcomes. Currently, the top 1% of Americans hold 12 times more wealth than the bottom half of households combined—a stark indicator of economic inequality. This discrepancy has led to a palpable sense of betrayal among everyday citizens, who watch as billionaires accumulate vast fortunes while struggling to meet their own financial obligations.