Austerity = Class War

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I've decided that I shall, from now on, refer to the government's "austerity" regime and all their associated attacks on  public services and the social fabric of the nation by its real name: Class war.People tend to think that "class war" is something The Left does. Any criticism of capitalism and the current socio-economic system that's

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class war

[bobby1933]

Thank you for the reminder.

It is easier to exploit people if they think you are on their side.
This is why the left is accused of promoting "class warfare" rather than those who are actually the enemy.

Re: class war

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And it's why women are accused of having no sense of humour when they highlight sexism, and LGBT people are accused of wanting "special" rights when they ask for equality, and people who ask for public assistance are accused of milking the public purse...

I've come to the conclusion that hierarchies breed abuse.

Re: hierarchies breed abuse

[bobby1933]

Yes, they do,