Time magazine found in a 2000 survey that 19 percent of Americans thought they were in the top 1 percent of wage-earners, and another 20 percent expected to be in the future. "So right away you have 39 percent of Americans who thought that when Mr. Gore savaged a plan that favored the top i percent, he was taking a direct shot at them," wrote David Brooks, a senior editor at The Weekly Standard.3
In a 2000 survey conducted by Time magazine, a surprising 19 percent of Americans believed they were among the top 1 percent of earners, while an additional 20 percent anticipated reaching that status in the future. This reveals a significant perception among the populace regarding their economic standing and aspirations. David Brooks highlighted this phenomenon, explaining that a substantial 39 percent of Americans interpreted Al Gore's criticism of a plan benefiting...
