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They created the middle class to act as a buffer between the working class and a front line to defend their interests
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People are like um actualchly middle class has always been around since blah blah and not , should there even be a “lower class” and people in poverty in the first place? Why do so many people think we need a system where poor people exist and deserve to be there because of whatever reasons can be made up.
Nice strawman. People are calling out "I'm 14 and this is edgy" crap like this post because they exhibit as much political education as the average maga. OP is 2 conspiracies away from blaming the Jews
You're way off on this one. What kind of strawman are you talking about? I've seen comments talking about France in the 1700's or the 1500's.
And what are you even trying to say? What conspiracies?? They're asking why a system should have a lower class at all.
bro look in the mirrror.