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How did that line of reasoning work out for Louis XVI and his rentier friends back in 1789? The government faced supply chain disruptions and debt problems and one day the “unskilled and/or uneducated” people took matters into their own hands.
Fortunately, we have a (reasonably) well functioning judicial system, and the rule of law is well established. I don’t we have much to fear from the masses that have failed at the game of life.
Fortunately, we have a (reasonably) well functioning judicial system, and the rule of law is well established. I don’t we have much to fear from the masses that have failed at the game of life.
There must be a lot of life failures out there at 36 million unemployed.
Fortunately, we have a (reasonably) well functioning judicial system, and the rule of law is well established. I don’t we have much to fear from the masses that have failed at the game of life.
As Terry Gou wisely noted “Hungry people have clear minds”. The “masses” will likely skip the free consultation at the attorney’s office on their way to the rebellion.
During the Great Depression there was social unrest. In a few points, to a scary level.
Such as? One of the hallmarks of that event was the largely passive response of Americans. There was no point in struggle or conflict because no one had anything.
Some labor unrest, but with thousands chasing every job trying to be first in line at the gate each morning was more important. Some violence against Okies, which is why most of them continued on to California.
Such as? One of the hallmarks of that event was the largely passive response of Americans. There was no point in struggle or conflict because no one had anything.
Some labor unrest, but with thousands chasing every job trying to be first in line at the gate each morning was more important. Some violence against Okies, which is why most of them continued on to California.
This qualifies as social unrest in the great depression.
This qualifies as social unrest in the great depression.
Well, that accounts for about 50 people, yes...
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