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Why do you think there's a law that will make it happen again? A large, empowered middle class is a historical anomaly, not a law of nature. The question is, i
by a2ff6eeb0 1mo ago
Why do you think there's a law that will make it happen again? A large, empowered middle class is a historical anomaly, not a law of nature.
The question is, if we're going to erase that anomaly, what can you do to be among the winners?
- jdjejdijene 1mo ago[dead]
- michael_michael 1mo agoTo quote David Graeber by way of "Can't Get You Out of My Head": The ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently. If the elite class decides they are going to checkmate all others, winner take all, the smartest play is probably to flip the table.
- unrented7977 1mo agoSpot the American. The sensible and moral action is to ensure that nobody loses instead of "got mine fuck you"
- a2ff6eeb0 1mo agoIf you think you've got the leverage, give it a shot.
- unified101 1mo agoEthical behavior only when you have leverage is for a hollow personality.
- a2ff6eeb0 1mo agoWhat are you doing about the problem?
- unified101 1mo agoI'm opposing viewpoints that say might makes right.
- bewareofscams 1mo agoI am all in support of that opposition, but then it also gives to "then be crushed with might".
- a2ff6eeb0 1mo agoHow? (shitposting on the internet ain't it)
- happytoexplain 1mo agoEvery good thing society has accomplished is a "historical anomaly", by definition. History is very large, and very miserable.