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Why do some people defend the billionaires and capitalism? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] juliebean@lemm.ee 43 points 1 month ago (1 children)

because they prefer to dream of themselves as billionaires in potentia. it's hard to admit you've been duped, especially when society gives you so many targets to punch down on.

or, as futurama put it, link

[–] Xatolos@reddthat.com 16 points 1 month ago

A slave doesn't dream to be free, but to be a king