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[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 135 points 1 week ago (2 children)

The sign says "O.P.A. Ceiling Prices," so WWII-era price controls were probably the subject.

[–] DarkCloud@lemmy.world 82 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Between taxing the wealthy, nationalisation of key companies and assets, and this, seems like they had some really good policies back then.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 77 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Okay, but what about their freedom?

If you don't have the right to price gouge, how long until the government steals all your other liberties?

Sure, you'll enjoy a higher quality of life. But is it really worth it, knowing that the mega-wealthy will suffer?

[–] tenchiken@anarchist.nexus 10 points 1 week ago

Gonna have to say, had me in the first half there.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Beltalowda na animals!

[–] e8CArkcAuLE@piefed.social 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

sasa ke

[–] Breezy@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Damn i wish i was witty enough to remember belter dialect. I can read it just fine but using it is beyond me.

[–] e8CArkcAuLE@piefed.social 4 points 1 week ago

sta calm, kopeng