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rucky

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Thu Aug-20-09 04:37 PM
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9. Having a thin safety net puts people on edge.

And puts people into survival mode - fight or flight - even when they don't really have to be. The wealthy that benefit from the social darwinism are always on-guard, protecting their wealth. the poor ones are especially angry because of the stigma attached to "handouts" - they spit on the very safety net that would pull them from the brink, because their sense of pride is more important (until they actually need aid).

I think the connection is subconscious. I also think the fear and anger gives them an endorphin rush.

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