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>Dynastic families have seen their wealth grow significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic >Dynastically wealthy families wield a great deal of political power,
by ppf 5y ago
>Dynastic families have seen their wealth grow significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic
>Dynastically wealthy families wield a great deal of political power, and use it to further their interests.
I've been saying this pretty much since the start of lockdowns and restrictions. For the past year, we have essentially legislated the transfer of more power and wealth to those already wealthy and powerful. When the dust starts to settle, it will become clearer just how much has changed, and maybe the theoretical questions of "was this worth it"? will become more practical.
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- tolbish 5y agoDoes "this" = low taxes on the wealthy? Or allowing lobbying?
- ppf 5y ago"This" = mandating most regular folks put their lives on hold, while the rich and powerful get to continue with their schemes.
- 8note 5y agoMost regular people's lives go towards making those same people wealthier and more powerful. I'm not clear that putting those lives on hold acts in one direction or another.
- ppf 5y agoThat doesn't matter. You consume their content, and buy their goods. In fact, those two things have increased massively over the past year.