Because the most well-armed portion of the populace has convinced themselves that the lifestyle of the rich is within their reach and identifies more with them than with their actual peers.
I know we’re having a laugh, but the time when this sort of action is even plausible is quickly running out.
Because everyone is just hoping to someday becoming rich and joining the upper class.
What? No lol
There are entire societies and movements based on not letting this happen. Sounds like projection
There are PLENTY of dumb Muricans who make less than 30k a year who think their big break is coming.
Television and radio have been fueling American “exceptionalism” for so many decades that many DO believe that they will join the ranks of the billionaire class.
Guess I’m that dumb American. Made between 30 and 50k my whole life and I have a fully paid off house and 4 paid off vehicles on an acre of land in the country. And I’m in my early 40s. Life is good. Being rich and being wealthy are two different things. I consider myself wealthy.
Because most of us dislike violence, even when it’s necessary and justified.
Meanwhile, the rich have no problem using violence against us to protect their hoarded wealth or if they can profit from it in the slightest.
Gritty agrees.
