• Jerkface (any/all)@lemmy.ca
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    16 hours ago

    “Middle class” contrasts with “upper class” and “lower class”, not with “ruling class” and “working class”; it’s the wrong perspective.

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      15 hours ago

      It may be today, but a strong middle class is what placates the working class. Give em something to shoot for so they won’t shoot you.

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        14 hours ago

        “Middle class” IS working class. It’s a false distinction that only serves to undermine our only tool against the ruling class, class solidarity. (I think we’re kind of saying the same thing.)