Why the hell do people call a good economy "good for the pockets of the 1%"? It's not like everyone doesn't benefit from having access to good paying jobs and better consumer goods.

Unemployment is at record lows. More people are finding good paying jobs.<br><br>So why the hell do people say this is good for the pockets of the 1%? A good economy is good for EVERYONE. A good paying job is good for everyone. It doesn't matter that a CEO or billionaire will inevitably make more money in a good economy, they're not going to cut your paycheck.<br><br>I've heard the same arguments from people about having consumer goods. "Oh, a new iPhone is good for the pockets of Apple shareholders." No, it's not. How? Apple shareholders might make a profit, but YOU might end up with a product that gives you a lot of pleasure or makes your life easier.<br><br>Why do people frame it like this?