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0 pointsjdub16d ago0 comments

Opponents of obscene wealth/income inequality are typically not motivated by envy – that is your own projection.

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Huh, I've always got the same vibe from socialists about money that I get from incels about women.

jdubOP16d ago

That terrible analogy does not produce a useful mental model on any level. You probably need to read Das Kapital.

Let's end this conversation right here before it descends any further into ideological battle. And in the interests of peace, I shall hold my tongue about what I think about Marx, or of you for recommending him in a positive light.

jdubOP16d ago

Ha, if you think Marx is objectionable then you really need to read Das Kapital.

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benj11116d ago

The text was given as an example of what socialist believe.

If I said Nazis don't believe X, and held up Mein Kampf as an example, would I be implicitly endorsing it and a positive thing?

zeroCalories16d ago

Maybe you need to watch more Clavicular streams

queenkjuul16d ago

That says a lot about you

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zeroCalories16d ago

Huh, I've always got the same vibe from socialists about money that I get from incels about women.

jdubOP16d ago

That terrible analogy does not produce a useful mental model on any level. You probably need to read Das Kapital.

rmunn16d ago

jdubOP16d ago

Ha, if you think Marx is objectionable then you really need to read Das Kapital.

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benj11116d ago

The text was given as an example of what socialist believe.

If I said Nazis don't believe X, and held up Mein Kampf as an example, would I be implicitly endorsing it and a positive thing?

zeroCalories16d ago

Maybe you need to watch more Clavicular streams

queenkjuul16d ago

That says a lot about you

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse