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Perhaps one of the biggest problems with this country right now is that people are too damn selfish, and vote “in their own best interest” to the detriment of n
by stouset 6y ago
Perhaps one of the biggest problems with this country right now is that people are too damn selfish, and vote “in their own best interest” to the detriment of not only everyone else but—ironically—to the detriment of themselves as well.
- Ericson2314 6y agoMost "selfish Americans" people would be more "wounded animal" selfish than "position of power" selfish. That's a big difference.
- noobermin 6y agohuh?
- Ericson2314 6y agoOne consequence is that we're in a low trust <-> bad social safety net feedback loop, rather than an innate consequence of a fixed "American disposition". Jam one thing like through like Healthcare or Federal Rerserve accounts for all, and the feedback loop might find a markedly different equilibrium.
- throwaway0a5e 6y agoOn an issue that boils down to social consensus such as how much selfishness is reasonable or what the speed limits should be it's impossible for the overwhelming majority of people to be wrong since they form the consensus.
- teclordphrack2 6y agoSlavery?