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Re:JobCorps.Gov: free job training, food, housing and living... by tristor on Thursday August 17, 2023 @10:24PM (#37170798)
I don’t want to try to convince you otherwise so lets talk about reality. Due to the reality of scarcity, those who do no work and expect that they will be cared for do in fact harm others.

Scamming government benefits and failing to contribute to society when you are entirely able is not just selfish, it directly damages society and harms those with legitimate needs as well.

> Why should they? For what reason? If they do nothing productive and meaningful, don't hurt anyone, and don't desire to change, what is the reason they should change?

As long as scarcity is real, the idea that you are owed an existence without work is beyond selfish and entitled, it is directly harmful. They /are/ hurting others.

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Re:JobCorps.Gov: free job training, food, housing and living... by paulcole on Thursday August 17, 2023 @10:43PM (#37170889)
Scarcity exists but it isn’t real. It’s created by people to convince each other that we need to keep working.

There are enough empty houses and apartments to house everyone, but there’s a bunch of people in a tent around the corner from my apartment. Food waste is astounding but people still go hungry.

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Re:JobCorps.Gov: free job training, food, housing and living... by tristor on Friday August 18, 2023 @12:34AM (#37171434)
The fact you believe this tells me you have a loose association with reality. There’s really nothing more to discuss. Food doesn’t appear on tables via magic, somebody gets their hands dirty.

Commies aren’t known for their sensibilities, so I remain unsurprised.

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Re:JobCorps.Gov: free job training, food, housing and living... by JamesDeansSon on Friday August 18, 2023 @07:01AM (#37173968)
Wageslave who hasnt the balls to admit it
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Re:JobCorps.Gov: free job training, food, housing and living... by tristor on Friday August 18, 2023 @09:30AM (#37175347)
Yes, it's my cowardice that makes me unable to entertain your delusions, not my close grasp on reality. Whatever it takes for you to get through the day, buddy.
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