In the past, concessions would be given to workers to stave off talk of revolution. Think of the new deal, etc.

These days, whether through incompetence or ideological intent (the end result is the same so the distinction doesn’t matter much to me), the ruling class just will not allow any pumping of the brakes, any tiny release valve to stop the pressure building.

I find it a fascinating phenomenon that they are incapable of doing something positive for society, even to save their own skin. It baffles me, especially considering how successful it has been in the past.

  • Janked [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    I mean, 99% of people aren't completely sincere in their religious beliefs. I'm not trying to be all r*ddit atheist here, but if people truly, earnestly believed in Christianity (my biggest reference point as someone in the USA) they wouldn't do the things they do.

    It's just a coping mechanism for the most part, there's always a level of separation because otherwise they'd have to follow all of the guidelines and rules that everyone has collectively agreed at this point don't really matter.