Here are some facts worth some serious contemplation separately and together. Though, according to recent PEW Research at least 50% of Americans are entirely clueless about events in Egypt. So if you’re an American who has fallen into that dark hole of the 50% who think what goes on in Egypt is none of your concern–well, you are excused from completing this reading assignment. Heads up though, a wake up call will come soon enough because of the way money flows around the globe.
CNN Money report: “About 40% of Egypt’s citizens live on less than $2 a day….”
I don’t think you can purchase a fast food “Happy Meal” in the states for less than $2.50 without tax. That’s one junk food meal, complete with a toy, for one tiny tot being conditioned to explode into obesity with continued long term consumption of happy meal upgrades. You might be able to buy some cheap eggs and a very poor quality loaf of bread for approximately two dollars–before tax.
Politicol News Update 9 February 2011: Mubarak family worth estimated at $90 Billion.
Egypt has a population of over 80 million.
Question: So who has has been experiencing the real economic crisis?
Enough said? Care to add something to the fact bowl?
Pink Floyd: Money
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