What is "the middle class?" (hexbear.net)

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I've heard that the middle class doesn't exist, but I've also heard that the rising middle class was necessary for capitalism. Is there a principled definition, because China seems concerned about growing their middle class.

What does it mean to you, I guess?

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[-] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

The middle class is the bourgeoisie who existed between the upper class of the aristocracy and the lower class of the peasantry. So when politicians say they have to "bring prosperity to the middle class," it's the bourgeoisie pissing in your face.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Like pissing in your face in a good way or bad way?

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