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by hitekker 1996 days ago
To quote the top comment:

> You [Ametaphine] think the world should get behind you and change the corrupt system.

The mocking tone of these naysayers indicates not just acknowledgement of prevailing reality but also an attempt to rationalize their own weakness. By attacking others who dare to stand up, these commenters can comfort themselves about why they're sitting down.

It's https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crab_mentality in action.