• cecinestpasunbot
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    10 months ago

    I somewhat agree. I do take issue with the notion that the Nordic working class has been bought off though. That makes it sound like they’re conscious advocates of imperialism which I don’t think is generally true. Rather I’d argue that free from hyper exploitation, they can’t develop a meaningful class consciousness. As such, it’s difficult for them to see how their long term interests are put at risk by the capitalist system and how a socialist system could maintain their high standard of living without requiring imperialism.

    • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆OP
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      10 months ago

      That’s fair, people aren’t consciously participating in the exploitation, it’s just not visible to them.