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>Since at least 2016, the divide between the “working class” and the “elite” has been considered a defining issue in American (and Western) politics. I watch a
by tjpnz 7y ago
>Since at least 2016, the divide between the “working class” and the “elite” has been considered a defining issue in American (and Western) politics.
I watch a bit of US news (CNN et cetera) when travelling and almost never hear it defined in those terms. Based on what I've seen the debate is almost entirely framed in terms of the "middle class" and the elites.
- frockington1 7y agoIn America the middle class defines almost everybody. Nobody want to be "upper class" because then you'll be the target of envy, and nobody wants to be "lower class" because of insecurity. For Americans, the phrase "upper middle class" means "Upper class but not multi million house"
- mrguyorama 7y agoAlways remember that here in American, nobody is poor, they are merely a Temporarily embarrassed millionaire