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[–] [email protected] 46 points 1 week ago (12 children)

Crises are a feature of capitalism. Marx talked about this. Things become hell for the working class, and the capitalists reap the rewards.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yes, and people with power, people with connections, and people who are rich will always benefit from crises. Naomi Kleins The shock doctrine explains this very well in a modern context.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Adding to my reading list!

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