More Americans Die of Poverty than Terrorism

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

In the 1920's, the gap between the rich and poor was quite low. (lower than the USSR post-revolution..actually) It's a wonder what an economic mess the statists have created to push that gap.

And things were awesome in the 20s for everyone. You're right.

I give up. The idea that one can only choose to be exploited when there are power dynamics and one's livelihood involved, when there is not an alternative out there... it ridiculous. Starvation is the other option, so that's obviously equally viable.

Really it's just shy of "she stayed in the relationship so she deserved it/wanted it/let it happen/it's her fault."

Fuck that.

[Elephant Walk]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

And things were awesome in the 20s for everyone. You're right.

Awesome for everyone that wasn't oppressed by the federal or state government, yep. (also, I'm not really sure what you're getting at...do you prefer the gap between the rich and the poor today)

The idea that one can only choose to be exploited when there are power dynamics and one's livelihood involved, when there is not an alternative out there.

Assuming there is not an alternative out there...which is a poor assumption. Only in monopsonistic competition is there not an alternative...which is quite rare.