Its so weird how older generations always wish harm on the younger by saying "i hade it worse". Good. That is how it should be. The older generations should have it worse cuz it means things are working. It means youve improved lives. Why is this something threatened instead of celebrated?
I think it’s mostly a cultural thing. They grew in a culture where hard work did mean success. Hardship promotes hard work. So they see hardship as a good.
Today, success can be achieved almost randomly. Some do nothing and succeed, others work to the bone and never go anywhere. Culture has changed.
Id argue hard work is nebulous. Just because we dont need to wake up the hill both ways doesnt mean we now dont have to wake up 2hrs earlier than them to get the bus to school. Hardship is a measure of how someone feels. Not data. The premise is flawed which is what i pointed out
Cuz i can point out ppl born in the 50s had it easier than ppl who lived through the great depression. Ppl who ied through the great depression before survived the civil war. Before then the revolutionary war. It all trickles down until u say yeah the founding fathers rlly had it harder than all
"hard work" is defined by the generation saying they did that work. So ofc bias would indicate they believe the work is hard cuz they lived it even if empirically its not the same or equatable. Like saying
I get what you’re saying. But I wasn’t suggesting there is a correlation. I was suggesting the older generation perceives a correlation. That’s why they think different to the youth today. Because culture has changed. You mention the relative ease or hardship throughout different periods. 1/
I would argue although there was relatively different degrees and it is nebulous, throughout those different periods the sentiment of hardship being a strengthening force would have been ubiquitous. Of course generally among the entire population. There are of course exceptions. 2/
Being able to acknowledge is the first step. But its not too late. It may not be the future you wanted or even did work to, but we can fix it. Now more than ever we must survive, we must be strong. Its not wrong to enjoy the life you had, but its your job to keep fighting for it.
To keep up the fight. Its complacency that allowed us to get here but no more. We may or may not have a world war to fight in like your parents did but we have power more than they want to say. We arent hopeless. We fought a king before
We had exploded in the industrial revolution. Weve exploded back from the greatest world depression. We can do it again. But we have to push forward. Use what you have to help of you can. Empathy and community is how we survive and is something free anyone can do. Be a voice and be a friend
Idk Y2K, and a government forcing them into Vietnam, MK Ultra can be a lot but majority of the population whos crying about having it harder never saw a day in service or suffered through that.
I don't know if they actually had it worse. I grew up with corporal punishment and my parents had no problem obtaining work with minimal experience while being able to afford a home.
Also people work harder than ever now and are earning less respective to inflation.
Harder is always a matter of perspective. People use the example of "up the hill to school both ways" and try to compare it to the economic struggle that now makes someone need to walk further or wake up 2x earlier to wake up for the bus
In truth the matter of "how hard" it was is nebulous. Its pointless. As society will always evolve past a point we have different new struggles that comes with new technology that can be equal or different but its perspective of which one has experienced that determines whats "harder"
The entire concept being flawed but its a catchy easy slogan that makes old ppl feel justified in abuse they endured hoping to have praise for it or be treated better because of it and threaten their abuse on others if they dont praise Ppl dont like to really deconstruct it like that tho when it is
MAGA: JUST DON'T ASK ME TO NAME THE SCHOOLS, WHAT STATE THEY'RE IN, OR THE NAMES OF ANY OF THE AFFECTED CHILDREN, BECAUSE I'M JUST GOING TO COP OUT AND TELL YOU TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, FOLLOWED BY SLURS IF YOU PERSIST!
Unity is who I decide to unite with.
I’ve been following what Trump’s firing of the lawyers at the Pentagon. Lawyers who would block Hegseth from using the military against civilians.
I know what human shield means.
Fixating on means testing every program for who "deserves" it is how we got here
Look at it this way: if we guarantee mental healthcare for even MAGA then maybe we can help them cope with their delusions and utter disconnect from reality
And if we guarantee good education, there will be less MAGA
I’m not talking about “means testing”.
MAGA actively fight against programs they benefit from in order to “own the libs”.
They don’t deserve to receive any of that stuff.
Means testing isn't always financial. You're conditioning their ability to get, say, health care or therapy or education
The same health care they need to treat the pain that makes them so angry. The therapy to get over their abusive childhood. The education to understand how tariffs work.
“How dare you! Elon Musk can only become a trillionaire by exploiting me! Once he becomes a trillionaire it’ll trickle down and we’ll all be rich!!!”- MAGA morons probably
Am I the only one who really hates these images? I know we've all seen them a lot. I can't remember when they originated. There's something about them that really disgusts me.
Kyle. What do you think bringing business back to America is? You were happy to tell coal miners to learn how to code. Excuse me if I doubt your concern for the working class.
There are less government functions than you think. It’s also not best to have government be the main employer in society.
I’ll just tell those government workers to learn code?
Far less work is necessary than people think. That work could be more evenly spread around, workers paid more, nothing-jobs eliminated, and everyone can be guaranteed food/housing/whatever.
I never argued against that. I’ve written poems about this subject. I’m an AI optimist. I hope no human ever has to do any work they don’t want to. I believe that reality is very close. Within half a century. My dream is a society where humans have no obligation to produce anything.
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Its 100% the same here in Canada. The second I tel people they arent being payed enough and arent appreciated they get all up in my face and start kissing boot
"That anarchy tattoo is dope" yet "decreasing worktime" and "increasing pay" is not anarchist at all. Anarchists want to completely abolish all forms of work immediately. I don't even agree with anarchists, and even they're more correct than this liberal nonsense.
The fuck are you on about bot. Just spewing a bunch of random bullshit at me go take your anger out on your cat fucking pussy, I'm not your punching bag and I have no idea what your ranting about.
Wow. I'm a bot? Thanks for the compliment, I guess. I'm simply pointing out that literally nothing about this is even anarchist. People need to stop celebrating this absurd vague dogma. People are going to think that "leftists" want a "better capitalism."
This is why it's important to build local communities. They're the precursor of unions, except you can also make sure people who fight to ruin lives don't benefit from our wins.
One of my semi-normal right wing coworkers voted Trump on grounds of wanting to avoid govt overreach. He’s been real fucking quiet about politics lately.
That can’t be it. He’s hiding some other dark ideas from you bc nothing about a guy who tried to bribe votes from governors or r cited an insurrection says he won’t overreach …. He’s lying to you
Yep. He’s probably better than the average shithead MAGA, he only went to jail for assaulting his girlfriend once. She’s still with him and an equally shitty person.
Even though you’re correct, this is why our side loses. We’re too busy spending time correcting each other over petty shit like this instead of having a unified front against a clear and present danger.
It could be good BEFORE the election, not now.
Before was they/them, and "Hey you fuckin Patriarchal white man, vote me!"
Not such a smart choice for a campaign election.
Next time let the adults work.
No.
I will be happy if you understand by your errors.
But moaning and look yourself at the mirror thinkin how much you're beautiful and perfect is not a right way to win next time.
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If I were to wear such a hat, it would be aluminum foil. Lighter, higher melting point and readily available even at corner stores. Tin foil not so much.
I'm never on Reddit.
I have 4 adult children, so an incel I'm not.
I agree mightily, but have to ask: why does our guy have to look like he's selling bootleg Juul pods to kids and taking the money home to his (... their) polycule?????
and then theyre like “YOURE LAZY AND JUST WANT THINGS HANDED TO YOU” when billionaires do nothing but play golf and tweet for 10 hours and they get paid double the average american’s yearly earnings for it
I had some inkling that Rs were bad(granted I didnt pay too much attention to politics back then). But now im literally listening to a debate with a MAGA on how Russia is a better ally to the US than NATO... like... what the fuck man...
Sure, but I also just spent 4 years with the purple-haired guy in charge and grocery prices got higher than ever, and I can afford neither rent nor vital dental care. So maybe things aren't quite so clear.
It's not enough for Democrats to want things for people. They have to be able to deliver.
Leftists and anarchists are as big of delusional dopes as MAGA. They think government should run everything while also saying nobody should run anything.
Everyone's a victim of something in some way. Like we are all victims of the global capitalist elite and we are allowed to fight for ourselves regardless of what our skin tone is.
There is a BIG difference between fighting for yourself and revolving your entire identity around narcissistically being the victim. Those who do this can’t ever be happy let alone be happy for someone else.
White people, myself included, need to learn to have greater empathy.
I really never ever understood people who were against things like minimum wage, shorter working hours or UBI. Like they're such slaves to the system that they won't let themselves have an easier ride? Or more likely their view is "I suffered so everyone else should"
I can't speak for the US but in Canada, the reasons I heard from Canadian right wingers is that US companies will just stop doing business here or hire less if we do that.
It's "you're essentially a girl because you're not manly enough" and then when you come out it's suddenly "you're a man no matter how girly you act/dress". 🙄😒
It clicks better when you realize they're enforcing a three-tiered hierarchy: men above women, and women above any "freaks" who won't enforce or submit to the hierarchy.
The irs has said they will not refund taxes to anyone that is delinquent in child support, federal student loans andmore. Already happens btw
1. Does anyone trust they won’t find ways to keep refunds from the people?
They have deliberately made us the working poor.
Lie cheat steal.
"How dare you suggest to raise the minimum wage to $15, implement a 35-hour workweek, and overhaul the tax system so I get more value for less of my paycheck? That's commie-nism!"
I'm a big believer in the 3-day work week being ideal for humans from a social and life angle.
That said, I will take a 4-day work week if I can get it. It's at least moving in the right direction.
How dare you try to make a world that benefits literally everyone except the worst people who exploit everyone else! This is communism and I know that’s bad cause someone told me it was!
-the Maga ideology
Yes, in fact, every time wealth is socialized and property is redistributed, there is an unprecedented growth in happiness, well-being, life fulfillment, cultural engagement, life expectancy and quality of life, literacy, higher education, science, success in marriages and child birth, etc.
They do! I’ve legit heard people say, “You’re not here to have fun, you’re here to work” as they shut down and ruin the flow of the good times the team was having, completely oblivious to the numbers and productivity of said team. A toxic work environment is what they strive for.
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Today, success can be achieved almost randomly. Some do nothing and succeed, others work to the bone and never go anywhere. Culture has changed.
That's been going on for millennia.
It's wrong that I've been able to enjoy a good life doing the same sort of job they're doing, but they barely make ends meet.
I want a better world for them.
Old: "I don't want my kids to go through the hardships I had to endure."
Young: "Hey, they're cancelling student debt!"
Old: "FUCK YOU, I HAD TO SELL ORGANS TO GET THROUGH COLLEGE, SO YOU SHOULD TOO! NOT FAIR! NOT FAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIR!!!"
Also people work harder than ever now and are earning less respective to inflation.
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Those things believe to decent, hard- & smart-working.
MAGAs are useless.
Not “believe”.
I’m going to use them as human shields.
I’ve been following what Trump’s firing of the lawyers at the Pentagon. Lawyers who would block Hegseth from using the military against civilians.
I know what human shield means.
Look at it this way: if we guarantee mental healthcare for even MAGA then maybe we can help them cope with their delusions and utter disconnect from reality
And if we guarantee good education, there will be less MAGA
MAGA actively fight against programs they benefit from in order to “own the libs”.
They don’t deserve to receive any of that stuff.
The same health care they need to treat the pain that makes them so angry. The therapy to get over their abusive childhood. The education to understand how tariffs work.
You can have them.
No thanks.
I think of it like this, when I say I wish someone the best, I mean that, because the best is for them to stop being a hateful psycho. I wish that.
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I’ll just tell those government workers to learn code?
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And honestly that's just going to help the desert biosphere.
It’s freaking upside-down world for some people.
Before was they/them, and "Hey you fuckin Patriarchal white man, vote me!"
Not such a smart choice for a campaign election.
Next time let the adults work.
I will be happy if you understand by your errors.
But moaning and look yourself at the mirror thinkin how much you're beautiful and perfect is not a right way to win next time.
It's a Democracy.
It always makes me sad.
You deserve free health care.
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This mystery wrapped up really quickly.
The left will always be fighting for everyone to make a livable wage and for everyone to be treated in a Christ-like manner.
It's easy and quick - go to settings, accessibility, alt text then you won't forget.
Thanks.
I'm never on Reddit.
I have 4 adult children, so an incel I'm not.
the FBI is threatening American citizens
That doesn't make this any easier to watch.
It’s a giant echo chamber of people screaming at the Trump administration. There is so much potential to grow the user base. Where can I buy stock?
It's not enough for Democrats to want things for people. They have to be able to deliver.
So no, you did not in fact live 4 years with the purple haired guy in charge...................
Have you heard that the world's gone crazy?
Can you name the song?
You never know who is going to be a Grammar Nazi in this day and age.
I’m mostly talking about white people, typically leaning towards the male gender….
White people, myself included, need to learn to have greater empathy.
Me now: “I’m a girl”
Them: NO YOU’RE NOT
It's "you're essentially a girl because you're not manly enough" and then when you come out it's suddenly "you're a man no matter how girly you act/dress". 🙄😒
PICK A LANE
1. Does anyone trust they won’t find ways to keep refunds from the people?
They have deliberately made us the working poor.
Lie cheat steal.
“I’ll kill you for that!”
https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2024/04/09/partisanship-by-family-income-home-ownership-union-membership-and-veteran-status/
When I asked if he believes in unfair wages, a wider wage gap, and corporate-run healthcare, he said i was putting words in his mouth.
True story.
Absolutely vile people.
That said, I will take a 4-day work week if I can get it. It's at least moving in the right direction.
-the Maga ideology
That's OBVIOUSLY what got ol' MAGA all pissed off...