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Re:40% of Americans can't cover a $400 emergency expense by rectang on Tuesday May 22, 2018 @06:50PM (#17130087)
It gives the wealthy a pleasing sense of moral superiority to see the poor fail. Humans compete not only for resources but for status.

This alone is sufficient motivation to drive policies which ensure not just inequality, but humiliation of the losers.

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