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Homeowners Refuse to Accept the Awkward Truth: They’re Rich - Owners of the multi-million-dollar properties still see themselves as middle class, a warped self-image that has a big impact on renters (thewalrus.ca)
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[–] satanicleftist@lemmy.ca 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

There never has been. You either sell your body and labour, or own enough capital for it to self sustain, or at least be sustained by the labour class.

[–] CanadaPlus@futurology.today 3 points 10 months ago

If we're doing Marx, don't forget the petite bourgeoisie, who draw significant income from both. They were minor in Marx's day, partly because very little was publicly traded, but they're actually the wealthiest group by far now, taken as a whole.

[–] Rockyrikoko@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago

Exactly, you're either a part of the working class or capitalist class