cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/64572229
Listen to Malcolm X if you haven’t. In history, reformation follows revolutionary acts. While there are those who preach peace, there are also those who use violence to achieve peace. Those in power obviously don’t like to shed light on those that may take up violent acts.
I doubt if the french revolution was occuring today that CNN, CBS, The Washington Post, etc, would say anything. And if they did it would be to demonize the acts.
In the wake of the alleged shooting by Luigi Mangione, insurance providers started approving claims, saving lives. I don’t see major networks pointing out that fact.
You are definitely in the minority. The point is then to look further than your own situation and see the big picture and how the system affects most people. And then decide whether the system is actually working.
“Fuck you I got mine” seems to be a very American sentiment.
If you read carefully you might even pick up on the fact that I alluded to the unusual nature of my situation and that it’s not common in the US.
You seem to be imagining and attacking a set of views that are not only not in my comment but are contradicted by it. Might be time to touch grass if this is how you’re interacting with people.
“Fuck you I got mine” is a universal right-wing and selfish sentiment.
While the US definitely is further down that road I certainly see that attitude growing in EU.
Our government is trying hard to limit aid to sick people and unemployed.
both painted in the complicit press as leeches.
And don’t get me started on refugees.