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[–] OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 hours ago

The willingness of those in power to act fairly depends on how easily others can collectively push back against unfair treatment

And as long as Americans don't collectively push back, Trump will continue to abuse anyone and everyone in his conquest of the country.

[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 11 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Makes sense. The rich don't try to prevent unionization and collective action purely out of spite.

[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 6 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Not completely spite, there's a good chunk of fear there too

Rich people whisper in their private circles about all the times in the past the oppressed fight back, and spend a good chunk of their unethical wealth to prevent the common people from organizing

It's worked so well that they've turned us against each other over the basic right to have a livable wage.

[–] iii@mander.xyz 1 points 42 minutes ago* (last edited 41 minutes ago) (1 children)

Rich people whisper in their private circles about all the times in the past the oppressed fight back

Source?

[–] HurricaneLiz@hilariouschaos.com 1 points 27 minutes ago

Source for me: The millionaires I've known. Even some making 6 digits. Now it's echoed by those with 5 digits who think they're rich.