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Why do some people try to humanize the wealthy and people in positions of power? (kbin.melroy.org)

submitted 2 weeks ago by flamiera@kbin.melroy.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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When it has been demonstrated over and over again, how little they think of anyone beneath them.

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[–] comfy@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

It is liberalist ideology to assume humanity is defined by morals, empathy, care, collective aid and other social values that we need to survive. Humanity is material.

The reality is that these atrocities are well within the bounds of humanity. Billionaires are anti-social, as in against a functioning society (not merely against civilization). Incompatible with long-term life. The horrifying truth is that they're human.

[–] Stizzah@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 weeks ago

Perhaps you believe in the Lord-of-the-flies idea that competition and prevarication are fundamental human treats. That is liberal ideology to me.