Late Stage Capitalism
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Yeah... that would be nice, but that would require people to think and act maturely, with forethought and intelligence. It would require people to not only think about their own well being but the well being of others and future generations. And I mean actual well being, not just immediate pleasure or gratification. I'm talking about having the self control to resist immediate rewards in favor of larger, long term benefits. That's really, really hard for a lot of people, especially when at least some of the long term benefits aren't theirs but someone else's.
I don't think there has ever really been a time in the US where the 1% have thought of anything but themselves
I don't think there's ever been a time in the history of civilization where the rich and powerful have thought of anything but themselves.
They key is to not have billionares.