Quote (ofthevoid @ Aug 23 2021 08:27pm)
Bernie has done relatively well in comparison to the general populace. If I'm worth 2-3 million dollars and have 3 properties worth now probably close to 2- 2.5 million dollars I'd consider that a successful life. You wouldn't?
I mean that's significantly above of what the average person who has a nest egg at 65 nowadays.
Since when do politicians need to have the same level of wealth at 79 as the average populace at 65?
He's been a senator and representative, both of which pay significantly more an average wage, mayor of a major city, and he's had a major book deal. In 2016 his net worth was around 700k, which is incredibly low for a member of congress, and means the vast majority of his current worth came from his 2016 book deal.
Criticizing Bernie for his level of wealth is probably the lowest IQ play you can make, so I'm not surprised to see you making it. It's right in line with "He says we should tax the rich more, so why isn't he giving all his money to the IRS?"