Neoliberalism, which calls for free-market capitalism, regressive taxation, and the elimination of social services, has resulted in both preference and support for greater income inequality over the past 25 years, shows a new study by a team of psychology researchers.

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[–]Chipit[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

If we got our fair share, we'd be living quite well. But since 1971, we've been frozen out of the prosperity we've created. They hogged it all for themselves.

Here's a hint: try not to take the side of evil, powerful people next time.

[–]iamonlyoneman 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

hint: some of us get regular pay rises and envy is a stinky perfume

[–]Chipit[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Ah, so you personally benefit from the cruelty. Got it. That's noble.

[–]iamonlyoneman 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

keeping up with inflation is cruelty

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