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The bigger problem occurs when the high perceived status/low wage folks decide they deserve a lot more than they have and foment revolution. Academics and those
by schnable 5y ago
The bigger problem occurs when the high perceived status/low wage folks decide they deserve a lot more than they have and foment revolution. Academics and those steeped in academia are more likely to lead this, but then the journalists quickly follow and amplify. Also applies to people getting degrees from universities then being unable to get a job much better than barista.
- elliekelly 5y ago> Also applies to people getting degrees from universities then being unable to get a job much better than barista. This is a real problem for an entire generation. If those in power don’t wise up and listen they’re inviting “revolution”. I fundamentally don’t understand why the wealthy ruling class is unable to grasp that their long-term welfare is entirely dependent on the welfare of the working middle class. Unemployed and underemployed middle class people are a leading indicator that the system that props up wealth in America is buckling. Somethings gotta give. And yet our leaders ignore it.
- Ekaros 5y agoI doubt that revolution this time will come from journalist or academic class. It seems they are currently against the working class which is important power behind such event. Just see how positive the messaging about protests by those are...