Pity the poor billionaires – demands for higher taxes must feel hurtful | Arwa Mahdawi

No wonder they are upset by the slogan ‘tax the rich’. Despite their wealth increasing 81% since 2020, they need our emotional support now more than ever Won’t anyone think of the poor, poor, billionaires? Their endless money can buy them political power, but it can’t buy them love. Instead of being worshipped by the hoi polloi, titans of industry are denounced! Despised! Disrespected! Insert another D-word of your own! Thankfully, class solidarity is strong among the super-rich. Steve Roth b...

By Arwa Mahdawi