537 sats \ 5 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 18 Nov 2023 \ parent \ on: Meta Econ Takeover Day 32 meta
That certainly might be what happens. However, rulers seem to be aware that inflation can cause severe civil unrest, which makes it the most existential threat to their hold on power. Generally, when they play around with high inflation, it's after the populace has had some time to recover from the last round of high inflation.
It seems like we differ a little on where we are on the path towards major unrest.
I'm by no means certain. I have believed the end is near so many times in my lifetime, and there always is another can to kick.
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That's fair. What do you think about the whole "never let a crisis go to waste" angle?
They must be looking at this Israel/Palestine situation as an opportunity to get away with something.
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Very possible. I actually had a conversation with a socialist friend who is convinced the Israel situation is a false flag. He never thinks anything is a false flag.
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There's definitely some suspicious stuff surrounding that initial attack. I wouldn't be surprised if it was allowed to happen because of how big of an excuse it would give them to invade Gaza.
When it comes to most conspiracy theories, I don't need to be convinced that they would do it. I just want to see evidence that they actually did do it.
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Agreed.
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