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Sorry, I honestly thought it would raise the average pay, which in turn is used to promote capitalism.
Sounds like you're new to the world. Averages bury the lede. Median wages show a better picture.
I'm pretty sure thats what Rockbottom is saying. They're speaking descriptively, not prescriptively.
Their first comment was said tongue-in-cheek.
Right, can't be said often enough. But we should never forget the shareholders, who want it this way.
It does. People are just being dumb. (and yes... median wages do show a better picture).
I, for one, understand that you agree with OP.