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[–] ArcticCircleSystem@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why do they prioritize money and power over the welfare of society? What makes them think it's a good idea? ~Cherri

[–] polygon@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Because that is the goal of any totalitarian regime. You think Putin has the welfare of his country in mind? Or Kim Jong Un? No. Money and Power is the only goal. There was an article recently on North Koreans saying how they're starving and just waiting to die. The people are simply the means to generate wealth and exercise power. Their welfare has nothing to do with it.

I used to think the Republicans were wannabe dictators, but in the last few years they've demonstrated that they are actual fascists and a dictatorship is their endgame. There is no way to deny this anymore. If someone tells you who they are, you should listen to them. Republicans are no longer hiding it.

[–] ArcticCircleSystem@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

I know that's their goal but it doesn't explain why that's their goal. ~Cherri