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> This is kind of a bizarre article that tries to view the world through some sort of class struggle.

What exactly is bizarre about it? The world is a class struggle.



Only if you view the world as a first year poly sci major with a penchant for Marx.

The world is way more complex than just "class".


> Only if you view the world as a first year poly sci major with a penchant for Marx

> The world is way more complex than just "class".

You don't have to be a Marxist to recognize that class is one of the most important characteristics of our society. A black woman living in poverty has far more in common with a white man living in poverty than an upper-class Ivy-league educated black man. People are systemically exploited and robbed of the value they create and deserve. Some of the hardest working people, who provide essential services, struggle to stay afloat.

I am by no means a Marxist or Communist, I just grew up under the poverty line and recognize how fortunate I have been in my life compared to many other people. I'd encourage you to reflect on your own fortune and have more empathy for those who are less fortunate.


Like I said, class doesn't define everything, it's one of many factors.

I'd encourage you to broaden your world view to more than just economic status.


> Like I said, class doesn't define everything, it's one of many factors.

> I'd encourage you to broaden your world view to more than just economic status.

It's easy not to think about the importance of your economic status when you're well-off. The vast majority of people don't have that luxury.


I’m not well off.

Like I said, broaden your viewpoint.




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