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Sure, but why is the onus always on the individual for macro-level problems? Even the most mindful and/or intelligent person is susceptible to misinformation an
by mtberatwork 5y ago
Sure, but why is the onus always on the individual for macro-level problems? Even the most mindful and/or intelligent person is susceptible to misinformation and propaganda.
- Red_Leaves_Flyy 5y ago>why is the onus always on the individual for macro-level problems Because powerful people basically never relent their power willingly. E.g. Netanyahu, trump, putin, and the countless other fascists destroying the world for profit and more power. History shows us that power must be taken from those who would misuse it. We must be ever vigilant to not become those we despise in our efforts to end their reigns of terror lest we perpetuate the cycle.
- baremetal 5y agoGigantic fail. People GIVE these individuals and institutions power. Stop giving them power, take personal responsibility.
- Red_Leaves_Flyy 5y agoCollective action is basically the only way Americans can force the three branches of government to do something they don't want to do. A lone actor is screwed; Billionaires excluded.
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- baremetal 5y agoThat is exactly the mentality that got us into this mess.
- Red_Leaves_Flyy 5y agoWhat's your solution then?
- baremetal 5y ago1. Go about your life and don't worry about the nonsense of the government. or 2. Dont participate or contribute to the system as much as possible. ie Working at big unethical corp for a fat paycheck is not helping things. There are other ways as well. but those came to mind
- varispeed 5y agoThe problem is that in the countries with democratic systems, these can be easily exploited if you find a % of demographic that would accept handouts in exchange for votes and target them using Facebook etc. they'll happily vote to get free money.