[–] 1 point 2 weeks ago

Yeah... the thing about actually implementing something like this is you actually need to seize power first because obviously the ruling class isn't going to just go along with their own torment. And if you've already seized power, you can skip the games and straight up take all their money and spend it on public goods.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago

    That's true, they could spin it as a positive.

    "If you were going to have one last drink before you died, what would it be? Jonestown chose Kool Aid! What a great choice. Nothing beats sweet, tangy refreshment right before embracing oblivion."

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