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What is an absurdity that has been normalized by society? (midwest.social)

submitted 10 months ago by Lanky_Pomegranate530@midwest.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] raven@hexbear.net 9 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

If Democrats actually wanted to win every election from now until forever, this would do it for them. Imagine worrying how you're going to feed your kids and then the mail arrives "BTW you've qualified for food stamps for the last 18 months, here they are" instant loyal voter.

But they won't

[–] Washburn@hexbear.net 2 points 10 months ago

Materially improving people's lives is authoritarianism sweaty it needs to be balanced against legalizing violence against marginalized people