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[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 113 points 2 months ago (3 children)

This is weirdly almost a progressive mindset but somehow seems to miss the point and make it about blaming the victim.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 115 points 2 months ago (3 children)

"The problem is that the job doesn't pay enough!"

"Yes, exactly!"

"So that lazy POOR should've gotten a better one!"

"??????????"

It's amazing how conservatives miss the point so reliably. I imagine it's intentional for Bench Appearo, but many others are probably just genuinely that blinkered in their thinking.

[–] DrFistington@lemmy.world 36 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Seriously, so by Ben's argument, the best thing for poor people to do is either 1. Organize into a labor union to negotiate better wages, or 2. Use violence against the rich as a valid tactic to improve your wages.

But conservatives HATE those two little tricks...

[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

Find out what poor-paying job that poor person holds. Now ask yourself, "if everyone with this job were to vacate, how would that affect me?"

See? See how you can still be selfish but slightly less stupid at the same time?

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

It allows them to feel an increased agency

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

It's basically how I feel about people that complain about taxes making it so they get paid less money. Take it up with your fucking boss.