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Cost of living squeeze compared to the Hunger Games
Original: Likening this time period to the Hunger Games is apropos. While more of your income is going toward groceries, gas, medi
Commenters are comparing the current economic period to the Hunger Games, arguing that rising costs for groceries, gas, medicine and utilities are squeezing ordinary households while the wealthiest keep amassing more. They accuse politicians of being paid to tilt the system in favour of those at the top, framing growing inequality as a deliberate outcome rather than an accident.
Why now: People are frustrated by inflation and rising living costs coinciding with growing wealth concentration at the top.
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- Likening this time period to the Hunger Games is apropos. While more of your income is going toward groceries, gas, medicines, utility bills, etc..., and you may struggle to pay for these necessities, the "leeches" at the top amass more and more wealth. Paid politicians tilt… · nashvilleguy@urbanists.social · 3
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