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] 3 points 2 weeks ago

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

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