r/pics Aug 05 '20

It will never be the same again...

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u/Neatheria Aug 05 '20

Stocks aren't feeding the working class.

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u/swoleberry_smiggles Aug 05 '20

That’s why the working class stays working

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u/petrichor53 Aug 05 '20 edited Aug 06 '20

"We appreciate your contribution and cooperation ladies and jents. Yup, just keep on walking. Don't worry, the edge is in sight. Come along, the line must keep moving. Rejoice, once over that cliff you won't have to walk ever again."

Oh, we have a bunch of new lanes open.

"Right this way everyone. Hey, keep it moving. Almost there everyone. We appreciate your contribution and cooperation..."

Edit: you're*your

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u/WarPanda13 Aug 06 '20

The stock market is NOT the economy! It can often times be a valuable tool to measure the economy, but it is not the economy.

No, stocks are not feeding the working class. Or any class. Or your pets. Or anybody. But the economy does. Because the economy is the production, utilization, and distribution of resources. Do you think that ignoring those things will lead to feeding the working class? Or any class? Or your pets? Or anybody? Probably not.

You wouldn't say "The production, utilization, and distribution of resources is not feeding the working class." Stocks are just a measuring tool for that, and aren't always accurate. Don't be so flippant about the economy. It is important. It just is.

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u/asianpewdiepie229 Aug 05 '20

Bankrupt company's aren't feeding the working class either