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I find it tremendously ironic that the invention of the welfare state, ostensibly to help those in need, has effectively destroyed our sense of community duty and care for our neighbors.

It’s allowed us to convince ourselves that it’s “not our job” to look after each other like we used to.

People love to argue that without the state those in need would be left behind. I staunchly believe this to be untrue and downright patronizing. Most people, most of the time, are fundamentally good and generous.

Dave 4mo ago 💬 3

Is it ironic if it was intentional? Genuine question, I don't really know what irony means.

You know, I've been thinking a lot about this. Simply getting to know your neighbors is the first step to correcting the issue.

The government checks will begin to bounce (maybe soon). Desperate people are dangerous so keep an eye out and head off that desperation as it appears. It's both generous and self interested.

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The Beave 4mo ago

It is and was intentional. Just read Marx. It's pretty much all there.

Daniel Wigton 4mo ago

No, don't just read Marx. It is hard to believe that such epic stupidity has been taken seriously for the last 150 years. I read it thinking that it must have been very clever in being wrong, but now just pure illogical stupidity.

The Beave 4mo ago

Yes, but it's pretty much all there.