January 05, 2012

Inequality is a major issue for 2012

...exemplified in this picture taken from one of the largest favelas in Rio de Janeiro. The trend towards the rich getting richer and the poor remaining poor while the middle class does whatever it takes to move up the foodchain is a major societal problem not just in the USA (which is a 'leader' in this regard), but also in India, Brazil, the UK and Indonesia.

I will be looking at this issue a lot more during 2012. Stay tuned.
And take a look at my new sites at http://www.greenfuturist.com as well as www.futureof.biz

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