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Class mobility in the US is basically a myth True, it is much lower when compared to the 19th century, when the economy was much freer (this is true despite the era's widespread racism and lower level of economic and technological development which manifested in longer hours, and poorer working conditions than those we enjoy today). it's pretty ridiculous Taking a different view than one you're accustomed to hearing, labeling it "greed" and calling it "pretty ridiculous" is not much of an argument. I'm advocating for, "You want a better life? Earn it. Don't lie, cheat, steal, because those aren't going to help you get ahead (and if you can't figure that out, people have the moral right to their own lives, which gives the government the power to stop you.) Rather than envying those with more, make your own! You'd be surprised how capable you are if you just try." What (besides rare case of a random and tragic accident) can stop people with that attitude? These days, it's high taxes, innovation-stifling regulations, and restrictions on and against immigrants. |
Not sure what you are basing this on, I'm guessing on nothing.
> Taking a different view than one you're accustomed to hearing, labeling it "greed" and calling it "pretty ridiculous" is not much of an argument.
No ignoring my actual argument, and quoting 3 words from my conclusion is not much of an argument.
> You want a better life? Earn it... Rather than envying those with more, make your own!... You'd be surprised how capable you are if you just try.
I mean... this is so childishly naive and simplistic, a statement supporting a very unfair state of things - 'You want to have a better life? Go compete with that billionaire who has access to the highest levels of government, media, lobbying, etc.' It's like you didn't think about the socio-economic situation of the world at all.
> What (besides rare case of a random and tragic accident) can stop people with that attitude?
What about not being able to afford education? What about malnutrition? Not being treated for a debilitating disease or condition? Not having enough social and financial stability? Having to compete with people that do have all of these advantages? I already listed all of these things and you blissfully ignored them.
> These days, it's high taxes, innovation-stifling regulations, and restrictions on and against immigrants.
No, that's absolutely false, high taxes, 'innovation stifling regulations' whatever that means, and restrictions against immigrants have nothing to do with class mobility of lower class Americans. Absolutely nothing.