Those at the top of the inequality are probably very happy, but I was being a bit sarcastic. The vast majority in the middle and lower end are losing out badly.

The inequality continues to widen.

And now they are saying - shock horror! - that the satisfaction with democracy (or rather democratic institutions) is slipping.

Vote in party A. Things get worse. Vote in party B. Things get worse. Let's vote in party A again. Oops, things got worse. Well, let's give party B a go. Nope - worse again.
People: iT mUsT bE DeMoCrAcY tHaT'S tHe PrObLEm!!

Conclusion: Inequality is eroding satisfaction of democracy!

Did they allow for other factors that erode faith in politics/government? Like, idk, corrupt politicians? Kickbacks after leaving office? Blatant lying? Causing death, pain and destruction to thousands, a la Robodebt?

I haven't bothered to look at this 'study' but I can smell the 'correlation does not mean causation' from here.

I think I'm a bit pissed off, because we're spending money and time on 'strengthening democracy', when even their 'conclusion' says they should be spending it on closing the gap and reducing inequality.

Don't all the studies over the last 20? 50? years show that inequality is growing?

Why would you be happy with that?

7th. Not bad, but no cash for me 😟

Bet is on 😁

Thanks!

Probably too late to suggest but I loved the Wild Robot.

And they're off!

Go!

I've been waiting on "Antifa false flag" to hit Australia....

idk, I just kinda hope we can get past 'coming out' and just accept people.

I know it's a very idealistic view and people face horrendous challenges, discrimination and even death.

But love will win, won't it?

TBH, LTE certification always seemed like a way to force carrier locked phones to me.

Which makes it massively more difficult to switch.

IE vendor lock in.

But the telcos give big donations!

Guys, guys!

You're ignoring the real questions!

Are the companies running the prisons profitable and how much should you invest?!!????