• AnarchoSnowPlow@midwest.social
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    9 months ago

    “You hear about ‘billionaires should be outlawed’ — that really isn’t the issue,” Elson previously told BI regarding Gen Zers’ concerns. “The issue is the bottom. What is the appropriate bottom living standard for an American citizen, and what role should the government have in ensuring that people don’t fall below that?”

    Yes, this sad situation over here has absolutely nothing to do with sociopathic pursuit of a high score in our totally unflawed economic system.

    • Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      What is the appropriate bottom living standard for an American citizen, and what role should the government have in ensuring that people don’t fall below that?"

      Wow. She really said those words. Like with a straight face.

      Absolutely knew she was going to get quoted and then said these words.

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      9 months ago

      They could not possibly have more regressive framing - gross. What a sad attempt at sleight of hand.