If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that capitalism isn't working - well, at least for younger generations who get to 'enjoy' the scraps left by their predecessors. While it might not be totally right to pitch our forks at white middle-aged billionaires - you know, your Elon Musks and Jeff Bezoses, the totems of what's wrong with today's economy - tell that to 8-in-10 young folks who feel like the possibility of owning a house in this day and age is rather laughable.
Sure, addressing both capitalism's finicky structure and the way it continues to affect Gen Xers' and millennials' livelihood won't fix what's already broken. Neither will crying and meme-ing into our Twitter feeds. But at least we have that (until Musk runs it to ruins, of course).
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In the midst of a seemingly thriving economy, a disheartening reality persists for a significant portion of young Americans who find themselves grappling to make ends meet. As the value of their hard-earned salaries continues to dwindle, more and more Americans are compelled to embrace the burden of additional workloads.
Startling statistics from a 2018 Bankrate survey expose the extent of this crisis, revealing that nearly 40% of the population now holds a secondary job. This fervent pursuit of supplementary income is particularly prevalent among millennials, with a staggering 51% resorting to some form of a side hustle to combat the financial strain - as if the record rates of burnout cases and depression weren't an indicator that the system is majorly flawed.
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How has this guy never been elected President? What he says is just common sense, not anything controversial.
I’m convinced this is exactly why religion is all “hard work and meekness will lead to paradise!” to stop the lower classes revolting.
When I was in highschool, I did walkathons every year for different causes. When looking for sponsors, I didn't go to the better parts of town. I crossed the tracks to the poor section. The poor have been there, and know the struggle. They were the ones that gave.
Also, what is with people getting permission to strike or protest?
This would take an extremely talented and well versed host to counteract the combined excuses and BS those fil thy rich made up to legitimate their wealth
Avocado toast is obviously too good for the likes of you! Seriously, I've never tasted avocado. What does it taste like?
And by capture you mean steal from, defraud, or use others for pennies?
A few historical data. USA based, listed as YEAR:INDEX [MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE / AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME] - 1960: 2.68 [$15000/5600] - 1970: 2.75 [$24000/8700] - 1980: 3.55 [$64000/18000] - 1990: 4.13 [$124000/30000] - 2000: 3.9 [$165000/42000] - 2010 : 4.49 [$220000/49000] - 2020: 4.75 [$320000/67500] - 2023: 5.45 [$479000/87800]
Ever notice that every religion keeps telling us we should be happy or at least satisfied with running on that same hamster wheel our entire lives because we'll be rewarded after we're dead?
Buuuut guuuyys... how else are the capitalists supposed to keep their wage slaves chained??? Come on, guys! Think of the billionaires! 🥺
Once upon a time schools actually taught kids about the Labor Movement and why it was so important. Of course that's when they also taught civics and how to tell time on analog clocks so....
Unions, and democrats, gave us the 40 hour workweek and with it, the concept of “the weekend.” They stopped child labor and got us paid vacation time. They are currently fighting to get paid medical leave and free, or subsidized, childcare for working families. And somehow they’re the bad guys?
Without workers, no iPhone. Without workers, no Tesla. Without workers, no Starbucks. Without workers, no ANYTHING!!!
35 interviews in 5 months, applied to 200 companies. Reasons for rejections - you're great, we just found someone more flexible (read accepted to work for a lot less money)
Ditto for recruitment agencies that advertise jobs as 'a great place to work and achieve your potential', yet fail to disclose the company name in the listing.
I took a friend to Five Guys a couple of weeks ago. 2 Cheese burgers and a large order of fries plus 2 drinks- add in the small tip (yes, it was stupid to tip someone for doing their job). The bill came to $47 and some change. I swear to dog I'm not exaggerating. You charge that much and still won't pay your employees a decent wage
You can still get fired if they want you gone. They have ways to do it.
The corporate tax rate was like 90% back in the 1950s. Today it's like 26%. Wealth redistribution works!
Yeah... at my first performance review at my retail-minion job, my manager told me I got, like, a 30-cent raise and then reminded me not to talk about my wages with my coworkers because it's personal between me and the managers. Totally illegal, but short of starting a union or quitting my job in dramatic fashion, there's no benefit to pointing that out.
Unless you're an exotic dancer - then you might actually be grinding.
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Can't say this loud enough. Takers have convinced the world they are givers and blame poverty on those they have taken from. The takers tell everyone if they want to have as much as they have, the just need to give more to the takers.
Just look at credit scores. Look at how takers promote social infighting.
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Y'all realize that this is powerfully American, not world-wide, right?
Can't say this loud enough. Takers have convinced the world they are givers and blame poverty on those they have taken from. The takers tell everyone if they want to have as much as they have, the just need to give more to the takers.
Just look at credit scores. Look at how takers promote social infighting.
Load More Replies... Y'all realize that this is powerfully American, not world-wide, right?
