Mmastodon WorldPolitics first seen 2 d ago, last 2 d ago, peak #3
Commenters argue 'civilised' now means 'profitable'
Original: “Civilised” means “profitable.” # Zer0Billionaires # TaxTheRich # socialsciences # USPolitics # politics
A circulating political aphorism states that 'civilised' simply means 'profitable,' sparking debate among left-leaning users pushing to tax the rich. The line frames modern social values as subordinate to financial gain, resonating with ongoing US political arguments over wealth, inequality and taxation. Little concrete news is attached; the phrase is being shared as commentary rather than reportage.
Why now: It taps into ongoing debate over wealth inequality and taxing the rich in US politics.
US politicsTaxTheRich movement
Evidence
- “Civilised” means “profitable.” # Zer0Billionaires # TaxTheRich # socialsciences # USPolitics # politics · zer0billionaires · 5
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/804334