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Jordan Peterson: Inequality does not always imply discrimination
DerekJohnson
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People on the Right have to recognise that the current distribution of wealth and power does not necessarily reflect the distribution of wealth and power as it would exist under conditions of perfect equality of opportunity. That’s because equality of opportunity is an aspirational goal that is constantly undermined by human desire for unearned advantage. From tax-breaks for well-connected individuals to protections for uncompetitive firms, equal opportunity will always be threatened by privilege.
People on the Left have to recognise that unequal outcomes do not necessarily reflect conspiracies and systemic oppression. Inequality arises for a variety of reasons, including differing abilities, choices and preferences among individuals. As such, unequal outcomes must be assessed on their merits and without prejudice. The question that ought to be asked by all those who care about living in a fair society is the same question that the proponents of the Enlightenment would have asked, Is this instance of inequality a result of unequal treatment before the law? If so, let’s address it. If not, let’s pause and think about it some more.
While there are some idiots on the left that think there is systematic oppression (one of my friends is dead set on the war on drugs being about the oppression of blacks). It's not really about oppression. But more that the system is setup for the rich to get richer and poor get poorer. Although the country is also probably the best in the world to provide opportunity for hard workers to become financially independent.
I was once poor, and grew up in poverty. How is it that I’m no longer in that position today if the “system” was designed for me to get poorer?
There are numerous people today who are doing very well for themselves and their families who came from a very humble background, if your claims about the “system” were true this wouldn’t be the case.
It's not really about oppression. But more that the system is setup for the rich to get richer and poor get poorer. Although the country is also probably the best in the world to provide opportunity for hard workers to become financially independent.
What "system" are you referring to Hondo? And while you acknowledge that this county is the best at providing opportunity, that doesn't negate the "system" that you cite that is designed to make the rich get richer and the poor to get poorer.
Don't blame the reader for the fact that you write like a barely literate moron.
Your response was entirely predictable, no way in hell you'd even defend that dumbfuckery you posted.
Rich get richer: lobbying system and politicians owned by the wealthy.
Poor get poorer: food stamps, section 8, Obama/Bush phone. Etc. Keep the poor poor.
Poor able to get out: pell grants and other opportunities for the poor to get education and other ways they can move up with hard work.
Does that make sense pookie?
Rich get richer: lobbying system and politicians owned by the wealthy.
Poor get poorer: food stamps, section 8, Obama/Bush phone. Etc. Keep the poor poor.
Poor able to get out: pell grants and other opportunities for the poor to get education and other ways they can move up with hard work.
You claimed the "system" is "setup for the rich to get richer and the poor get poorer." How does an Obama phone keep poor, poor dumbass?
Dance you stupid fucking Kunt, dance!!!
The way I see it there are two options.
Straight white men are just the smartest and see this truth before everyone else. Being a straight white male, I am willing to hear this argument out.
Or
He’s working them. And you if you fall for his bullshit.