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The entire point of a government is controlled opposition. That's the fucking point. It's not some grand revelation. Change from within the system takes a lot of time and constant effort, but it is better than the alternative which takes blood and massive suffering.
The problem is the system has been around for a long time and what we've seen is a huge wealth transfer that has made the rich richer and is currently eroding the middle class.
"As of 2023, the top 1% of households in the U.S. hold approximately 32% of the total wealth. In contrast, the bottom 90% of households collectively hold about 22% of the total wealth."
We've now reached the point of late stage capitalism/oligarchy and if the system doesn't change the wealth disparity will continue to grow.
There is already massive suffering. homelessness is spiraling out of control and a huge amount of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck barely surviving.
So I'd argue the alternative is starting to look quite attractive.
The problem for the bottom 90% is the perception. If you present them with a group of people who are advertised as even less valuable like immigrants, gay, black, muslim, etc they will never perceive themselves as the bottom of the barrel disposable pieces of meat. There will always be someone who will be more worthless and less human, so they will have a false sence of value.
I agree. The only solution would be for different groups of humans to understand we're all in this together and unify under a common goal. Which is what the elites do not want.