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		WalterBright on Aug 18, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Modeling a Wealth Tax A big chunk of US politicians are also self-made.

kungato on Aug 18, 2020 [–]

Self-made what? Politicians? Do you have the numbers? I expect the percentages to be more or less the same as for and other affluent profession

WalterBright on Aug 18, 2020 | [–]

Clinton and Obama for modern examples. Congress is full of them, like AOC, Jayapal, Murray, etc.

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