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[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

First step to getting away with shithead behavior is convincing a group, any group (but preferrably one marginalized), that you're representing them.

Idk, there are tons of good things that have happened from rich people doing stuff. Hell, that's the reason medicine progressed — if nobles weren't terrified of dying, who knows how long it would have taken to figure out that bloodletting with leeches doesn't work?

I don't think I need to point out all the bad things that have happened because of the rich.

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

Not saying represent by any stretch.

If I need X thing to survive, I'd rather get it from a pure and innocent source... If that's not possible, I'd rather it from the dude with too many boats who charges too much money than the one actively gloating about destroying lives literally and on a much higher scale.

Yes I know lesser evil etc... This isn't a philosophy course and I don't need what they're selling. But many do potentially and I'd rather minimize damage than just let the absolute worst be the default.

[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I respect that, I just try to provide context. It's often misinterpreted, and I do succumb to emotional responses — but my goal is to make sure those that are justified approach their goals with a clear mind.

I'm not advocating for the rich. I just want people to make the right decisions when it inevitably comes to the point where we need to decide what to do with the rich. I don't think we should treat GabeN with any more respect than we owe the poorest person, is all.