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SteelBallRun1890 21 points ago +21 / -0

yeah i agree with this, those that have nothing to lose when pushed fight the hardest. Those with things to lose are more hesitant as to not lose/most cost-effective solution as to lose as little as possible.

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y_do_i_need_to_hide 9 points ago +11 / -2

Most people have worked hard for what they have, and the threat that it would be removed is a bribe.

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SteelBallRun1890 2 points ago +2 / -0

Perfectly put, it really is a form of blackmail. Never thought of it that way.

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y_do_i_need_to_hide 1 point ago +1 / -0

The part that bakes my noodle is asking myself whether I would be so loud if I had been more financially successful at this point in my life.