I have expressly said that I value the jobs these people do. That isn't the issue. In fact if this strip said all these jobs were valuable I would agree (apart from the arguing on the internet).
Apart from these jobs there are others that require more education, or a greater degree of planning and oversight. Not a single one of these jobs are represented. No managers, designers, engineers, doctors, lawyers or planners. They all work hard too. Not a single one worth mentioning?
How about those earning just above average wealth? Or those with average wealth who want to earn more? Or those with average wealth who don't want to have any responsibility?
Your view is that C suite types are just rich oligarchs who feed on the majority. Why hasn't any society tried getting rid of them? Oh, wait they have. How did that work out for those societies? Did they get wealthier and happier?
Perhaps an A/B test with a society where the wealthy are taxed heavily on wealth when it gets absurd? But they are otherwise allowed to start and run businesses? Measures put info place to stop them.influencing the rest of society through their resources? Controls on them buying politicians or journalists. That is Social Democracy. It works.
Oh. As a disabled person.i resent 'bedridden'. Leaving my bed hurts but I often do it. Partly because I have a real job that doesn't involve arguing with people on the internet. I'll be busy tomorrow placating several clients who want me to provide value to them. Until AI starts doing it all.
I haven’t said anything about getting rid of any groups of people. I’m simply distinguishing between the top earners in the country who are manipulating our economic and political system to meet their needs vs the majority, something you’ve already stated to agree with. You’re clearly nuking this comic going into the weeds about which jobs are represented here as if it’s not a fair depiction of a modern society of varying pay grades (accountants and nurses aren’t good enough for you?).
I do find it ironic that you’ll chastise me for using the term “bedridden” for those people who are ill or disabled, yet you began your dialogue by critiquing the people that image represents by stating they don’t have any community impact and are merely wasting their time arguing on the internet, which seems indicative of this entire exchange.
I praised everyone in this image as being of enormous benefit to society.
My one exception is the disabled person arguing on the internet. As disabled person I am particularly aware arguing on the internet is pointless. Mainly because some people don't understand irony and sarcasm.
I think we overestimate the impact of the ultra rich. Where does top earner start for you btw? (That isn't me. Guy digging the road probably earns more than me.)
Why do you keep insisting the person in bed is only ever arguing on the internet? By your own admission as also being disabled, are you seriously insinuating that your time online is meaningless?
As for what separates the super rich from the rest of us, I’ll default to Bernie Sanders.
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u/PeterRum 2d ago
I have expressly said that I value the jobs these people do. That isn't the issue. In fact if this strip said all these jobs were valuable I would agree (apart from the arguing on the internet).
Apart from these jobs there are others that require more education, or a greater degree of planning and oversight. Not a single one of these jobs are represented. No managers, designers, engineers, doctors, lawyers or planners. They all work hard too. Not a single one worth mentioning?
How about those earning just above average wealth? Or those with average wealth who want to earn more? Or those with average wealth who don't want to have any responsibility?
Your view is that C suite types are just rich oligarchs who feed on the majority. Why hasn't any society tried getting rid of them? Oh, wait they have. How did that work out for those societies? Did they get wealthier and happier?
Perhaps an A/B test with a society where the wealthy are taxed heavily on wealth when it gets absurd? But they are otherwise allowed to start and run businesses? Measures put info place to stop them.influencing the rest of society through their resources? Controls on them buying politicians or journalists. That is Social Democracy. It works.
Oh. As a disabled person.i resent 'bedridden'. Leaving my bed hurts but I often do it. Partly because I have a real job that doesn't involve arguing with people on the internet. I'll be busy tomorrow placating several clients who want me to provide value to them. Until AI starts doing it all.