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[-] makyo@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago

Sure there are differences - but it's absolutely not a mindless conspiracy. They may have not invented the terms but the right uses them in a very effective divide and conquor strategy.

Just turn on conservative news for your evidence. Every single day they use 'news' about how the lower class is lazy, they don't want to work, just want handouts, etc. etc. And it's aimed at people like you who do have more in common with the lower class than the rich so you'll vote for their tax cut. Even in this thread you'll find people repeating these right-wing talking points.

I'll add that it's admirable that it hasn't worked on you and you still have the empathy to see eye to eye with lower classes. Sadly though, it works on a lot of people.

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