c/eattherich · by Talaraine@kbin.social · 3ySuper-rich warned of ‘pitchforks and torches’ unless they tackle inequality https://www.theguardian.com/news/2023/jun/30/uk-super-rich-beware-pitchforks-torches-unless-they-do-moreGlobal elite told at London’s Savoy hotel of real risk of ‘civil disruption’ if more is not done to help struggling millions 47 points · 4 comments · view on lemmy.world
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breadsmasher@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 3y
They won’t do shit. the police exist to protect capital. The rich will use them to crush any disruption.
ikidd@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
I think they're just counting on surveillance technology staying far enough ahead that that threats are neutralized before they start. They're probably right.
FarraigePlaisteach@kbin.social · 4 pts · 3y
“Note to self: build higher wall”
kingthrillgore@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
They're being told in the most humane terms possible.