Annual income is a device that was defined by the media, not by the protesters. It's a divisive tactic used to get the people who "do the bare minimum" when it comes to being informed to have negative feelings towards the movement.
The 99% slogan is based off of the idea that a select few (1%) have the financial capability to sway the political landscape.
I don't give a shit if you have 5 yachts and 8 supercars... but if you are on a first name basis with members of Congress on the local state or national level then chances are you're the people I want to keep my eyes on.
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