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[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Because they didn't want to say lower class, so they say working poor. The middle class has been gutted and demolished

[–] grue@lemmy.world 34 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The idea I was alluding to is that the distinction between "lower class" and "middle class" has always been fictional. It exists only to drive a wedge between working-class folks, for the benefit of the owner class.

[–] ouRKaoS 12 points 2 months ago

But if she didn't specify middle class, those who think of themselves as middle class would think they were going to be okay.

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 18 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Middle class then: Wealthy people who didn't hold noble titles

Middle class now: I'm embarrassed to call myself working class