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1. simonh+(OP)[view] [source] 2024-11-18 04:13:20
It's motivated by the ideology of wanting a meritocracy - the idea that if you work hard you can reap rewards. Having some people in society that can sit at home and watch the S&P increase while some have to work 50-hour weeks to make ends meet is seen as problematic.
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2. alchem+tc[view] [source] 2024-11-18 07:12:30
>>simonh+(OP)
> the ideology of wanting a meritocracy - the idea that if you work hard you can reap rewards.

and of those hard earned rewards investing them and then sitting at home and watching the S&P increase you mean?

oh wait that’s problematic … let’s take those rewards away for “fairness” .. opps no incentives no meritocracy no prosperity

3. stemlo+GC1[view] [source] 2024-11-18 19:21:59
>>simonh+(OP)
It wasn't a judgement remark, "earned income" is what you call that which is not passive income
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4. alchem+Hl2[view] [source] [discussion] 2024-11-19 00:05:49
>>stemlo+GC1
What does the “to be fair” part of your sentence mean then?
5. a96+NF5[view] [source] 2024-11-20 07:15:33
>>simonh+(OP)
And your influence, merit and worth are what you're paid in salary. That sounds sane.
6. Izikie+3f8[view] [source] 2024-11-21 05:13:32
>>simonh+(OP)
I see this as a goal in life, not a problem
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