I often wonder so many of the ones that scream that everything is so awful have ever actually had it bad. The things I read never sound like actual poor people, just ones that perceive the world has come to an end for them because the delusions of riches they were promised aren't going to come true. Maybe it just the last 15 years of my life watching just how spoiled all the kids seem. They complain now because they grew up expecting a new toy every time they went to the store, a plethora of streaming services for music and video they've always had whenever they wanted, eating out possibly every day and getting what they want instead of having to deal with whatever mystery casserole was put on the table. These are the ones in the screeching media who grew up and just can't realize that when times get tough, all this shit you expect is just another luxury item.
Modern standards, even for the poor, are luxurious by any historical standard. We are awash in luxuries that Pharaohs would have waged brutal war to obtain. Even the least of us is fat and entertained in a manner the Roman mob would have sanctioned infinite abuse to maintain.
When the soap drops and there's not a drop of lube in sight, reality will hit us so hard and fast that we will pine for the days these first world problems dominated our discourse.
You won't know how good you have it 'til it's gone.
I often wonder so many of the ones that scream that everything is so awful have ever actually had it bad. The things I read never sound like actual poor people, just ones that perceive the world has come to an end for them because the delusions of riches they were promised aren't going to come true. Maybe it just the last 15 years of my life watching just how spoiled all the kids seem. They complain now because they grew up expecting a new toy every time they went to the store, a plethora of streaming services for music and video they've always had whenever they wanted, eating out possibly every day and getting what they want instead of having to deal with whatever mystery casserole was put on the table. These are the ones in the screeching media who grew up and just can't realize that when times get tough, all this shit you expect is just another luxury item.
I agree.
Modern standards, even for the poor, are luxurious by any historical standard. We are awash in luxuries that Pharaohs would have waged brutal war to obtain. Even the least of us is fat and entertained in a manner the Roman mob would have sanctioned infinite abuse to maintain.
When the soap drops and there's not a drop of lube in sight, reality will hit us so hard and fast that we will pine for the days these first world problems dominated our discourse.
You won't know how good you have it 'til it's gone.
Imagine bringing Ramses II to a Walmart and watching his reaction.