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[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 145 points 1 month ago (2 children)

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

[–] DarkCloud@lemmy.world 88 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month 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 82 points 1 month 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 11 points 1 month ago

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

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Beltalowda na animals!

[–] e8CArkcAuLE@piefed.social 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

sasa ke

[–] Breezy@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month 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 month ago

sta calm, kopeng