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China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Harvard scientists proved the US was an oligarchy about 15 years ago. It's old news and Americans didn't catch on until about 2024.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

What's changed now though is that material conditions have deteriorated significantly from 15 years go. People didn't really have a reason to question the system as long as they could make ends meet and have some hope for the future. Today, a huge chunk of population has been pushed to the brink, and young people have nothing to look forward to. And that creates disillusionment in the system which makes people a lot more aware of what's happening.

[–] ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

It sure would have been better if people cared before like me but I guess I'll take any win. At least people are catching on now.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 1 points 15 hours ago

yeah, better late than never as the saying goes