In my experience, many Americans hate having discussions about inequality. I think to them, taxing the successful to subsidize the unsuccessful feels like punishing the winner for playing well and rewarding the loser for resting. It's a very black and white view of the world.

Are you and the people responding to you bots? Not saying I disagree with you, but this has nothing to do with the conversation before this comment.

Americans overwhelmingly believe they are "not yet millionaires" and also victims at the same time.

This manifests as policy that harms most Americans while benefiting the rich/elite. Americans idolize the rich/celebrity while also claiming to be victimized by them. Its so weird.

"When I'm rich I want these privileges."

Americans also overwhelmingly misrepresent themselves as better as they are in regards to a variety of social stances. Animal rights, trans rights, race in general, the environment, homelessness, China/foreigners, etc. Americans say they support causes but their actions are the opposite, because "in my circumstance" excuses. There is always an excuse.

My saying this will really piss off a lot of Americans who misrepresent themselves. Thats why we hate having conversations about it, it means we have to be honest and that really upsets a lot of Americans. A lot of Americans also will take a "Okay sure but I'm a victim" stance. Call em out and see how quickly an american claims businesses, politicians, or something else is the bigger issue. No accountability for the outcome of our actions. It's just a bunch of dishonesty

Sounds more or less right.

“Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat, but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.”

— John Steinbeck