I can understand the greed class wanting to maximize their profits. However I can’t understand half the other 99% voting against their own best interest.
They aspire to merge into the former. “Someday I’ll be a billionaire too, so I better vote to make sure they have their tax breaks for when that day comes!”
I honestly think it’s worse than that. They think those with money have that money because they are smarter and better than those without money, and therefor the poors need to follow those superior people.
I’ve listened to several (former) friends and relatives give me this line of reasoning. It’s not unique to Christians, but definitely preys upon Christian guilt. I wish more people went to therapy…
Saving the planet is unprofitable.
Feeding the hungry is unprofitable.
Housing the homeless is unprofitable.
The world is run by selfish assholes.
I can understand the greed class wanting to maximize their profits. However I can’t understand half the other 99% voting against their own best interest.
Simple, my dear Watson.
They aspire to merge into the former. “Someday I’ll be a billionaire too, so I better vote to make sure they have their tax breaks for when that day comes!”
I honestly think it’s worse than that. They think those with money have that money because they are smarter and better than those without money, and therefor the poors need to follow those superior people.
I’ve listened to several (former) friends and relatives give me this line of reasoning. It’s not unique to Christians, but definitely preys upon Christian guilt. I wish more people went to therapy…