Some Chart Pr0n that Explains Why So the Voters are Pissed Off

This table shows it all. (click on the picture for a larger popup)

Basically, it shows that the wealthy and powerful have become even more wealthy and powerful by stealing from the rest of us.

Even if people don't know the actual numbers, they know that our society has descended into a morass of, "Crony capitalism, pay-to-play politics, [and] special interests," that have further enriched the rich and their pet politicians.

It's why populism on both sides of the political has been so popular lately.

Mme. la Guillotine is looking increasingly attractive to a lot of people for this reason.

H/t naked capitalism.