Potus ???

[Mark J]

2 minutes ago, Johnsond said:

Thick as mince obviously 😂😂😂not having had the benefit of a university education. 
Right where the **************** do I start today 

I didn't like fascist ideology well before I went to school.

That wall of meters is a fair bit to keep an eye on. It's a good job that you have, I wouldn't get on with the strip lighting. Nice mug also. 

 

[Johnsond]

Just now, Mark J said:

I didn't like fascist ideology well before I went to school.

That wall of meters is a fair bit to keep an eye on. It's a good job that you have, I wouldn't get on with the strip lighting. Nice mug also. 

 

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Mark I think you worry too much about this divide and conquer shite. My view is both parties here are much alike and more than happy to keep things as is. It’s a good job cos I worked for it bud, nothing in life is free 0415-1800 on here at min. 
Anyway having watched the whole video no I genuinely don’t read anything as sinister into it as you seem  to be doing. 

[Mark J]

1 minute ago, Johnsond said:

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Mark I think you worry too much about this divide and conquer shite. My view is both parties here are much alike and more than happy to keep things as is. It’s a good job cos I worked for it bud, nothing in life is free 0415-1800 on here at min. 
Anyway having watched the whole video no I genuinely don’t read anything as sinister into it as you seem  to be doing. 

We'll have to agree to disagree on the neo-feudalism in action. 

Aye, hard work does pay off. 

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[GarethM]

Wtf is neo feudalism.

[GarethM]

Wtf is neo feudalism 

[Mark J]

8 minutes ago, GarethM said:

Wtf is neo feudalism 

Neo-feudalism refers to a theorized contemporary rebirth of policies and social structures reminiscent of medieval feudal societies. This concept describes emerging socioeconomic trends that are creating a more hierarchical society with greater concentration of wealth and power.

 

Key Features of Neo-Feudalism

1. Concentration of Wealth and Power: A small elite class, often compared to medieval aristocracy, controls a disproportionate amount of wealth and resources
    
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2. Declining Middle Class: The middle class, which expanded greatly in the 20th century, is shrinking as economic mobility decreases
    
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3. Growing Lower Class: An expanding property-less population, likened to medieval serfs, struggles with job insecurity and limited economic prospects
    
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4. Tech Oligarchy: Large technology companies wield unprecedented power and control over information, acting as new "lords" of the digital realm
    
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5. Clerisy: A professional-managerial elite that dominates academia, media, and culture, comparable to the clergy in feudal times
    
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6. Parcellized Sovereignty: Political and economic power become increasingly fragmented and localized, with corporations sometimes wielding state-like authority
    
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Manifestations in Modern Society

Neo-feudalism is said to manifest in various ways:

1. Gig Economy: Workers in precarious employment situations, dependent on platforms like Uber or Airbnb, are compared to serfs
    
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2. Data as Resource: Tech companies extract value from user data, treating it as a natural resource to be exploited
    
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3. Surveillance Capitalism: Large tech firms cooperate with governments, sharing information in ways reminiscent of feudal lords serving kings
    
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4. Debt Peonage: Increasing personal debt levels create a form of economic servitude
    
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5. Urban-Rural Divide: Growing disparities between prosperous urban centers and struggling rural areas mirror feudal divisions
    
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It's important to note that neo-feudalism is a theoretical concept and subject to debate. Critics argue that it oversimplifies complex modern economic systems. However, proponents believe it provides a useful framework for understanding growing inequality and power concentration in contemporary society.


Fill yer boots Gareth. 

 

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[GarethM]

What's the obsession with making new words, just call it feudalism.

 

Oh it's neo labour, nope just labour.

 

I hate to rain on the parade of these social science types, calling it something new just makes it dumber.

 

No doubt they'll be calling WFH neo feudalism, as you can save having to need an office ?.

 

It's the same reasons I refuse to use apps for shopping or loyalty discount prices, it the price isn't on the shelf I ain't paying.

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[Mark J]

7 minutes ago, GarethM said:

What's the obsession with making new words, just call it feudalism.

 

Oh it's neo labour, nope just labour.

 

I hate to rain on the parade of these social science types, calling it something new just makes it dumber.

 

No doubt they'll be calling WFH neo feudalism, as you can save having to need an office ?.

 

It's the same reasons I refuse to use apps for shopping or loyalty discount prices, it the price isn't on the shelf I ain't paying.

I get what you're saying, I think the 'neo' bit is to point out that those ****************wit practises such as feudalism and Nazism were supposed to be consigned to history, yet they have reared their ugly heads again in a new form. 

 

[GarethM]

Just now, Mark J said:

I get what you're saying, I think the 'neo' bit is to point out that those ****************wit practises such as feudalism and Nazism were supposed to be consigned to history, yet they have reared their ugly heads again in a new form. 

Whilst we'll disagree on the "nazi" American election stuff as I think that's mostly guff, from MSNBC who are still very butt sore especially that horse face women.

 

I'm of an age that unlike a lot of the yoof, I learnt that whilst fuedlism and all the usual things from history have never gone away.

 

Like prostitution, the old ways are the best if there's money to be made both extreme left or right will use it to line their pockets, BLM mansions good example.