What do you think about class, class differences, the effect of class on politics and the place of class in political rhetoric? Is it something that people should focus on, and if so, how much? Should political leaders account for class when building organisations? Should class impact strategy?

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[–]radicalcentristNational Centrism 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Inequality will always exist because some humans are less intelligent than others. However, I also believe that means the 1% have a moral responsibility to not screw over the 99%.

Paying fair wages, child labor laws, respect for the environment etc, are a must.

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

However, I also believe that means the 1% have a moral responsibility to not screw over the 99%.

We want that to be a valid perspective because we're in the 99%, but how would it look from the 1% perspective?

[–]YJaewedwqewqClerical Fascist 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

The 1% has historically been entirely capable of helping the poor and has in many cases in the past. Look at Henry Ford, for example. The problem is greed and the intoxicating nature of birthright power. Except unlike a nobleman or monarch, they have no responsibilities or lifelong duties (or at least, they don't see themslves as having such).