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hgomersall04/02/20251 replyview on HN

It's much simpler to think that as a society we've manufactured a similar set of circumstances to the last time. That is, a growing proportion of the population that feel they have very little and no prospects or hope.


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ArnoVW04/02/2025

I won’t enter into a conversation about inequality and social justice, even though there are indeed points to be raised.

I would however like to point out that people are not only victims of society, and that they have a responsibility as a critical member of society and an elector. Historic awareness, understanding of economics, law and geopolitics.

To give an example: Mr Trump was not just votes into office, but RE voted into office. His plan was public for all to see.

More than 50% of American voters voted for him. I am having a difficult time to believe that 50%+ of the US are economically oppressed that had no choice but to vote for Trump.

Inequalities exist but they do not justify everything, neither do they explain everything.

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