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  • The report, which crunched the numbers for all 50 states, is based on Pew Research’s definition of middle class: two-thirds to double the median household income.

    This kinda strikes me as a bit of a disingenuous definition. Being middle class always struck me as having a moderate amount of disposable income after all regular life expenses.

    If you’re living in an expensive part of your state, you could well be above that 66% of median state income mark, but still be quite impoverished.




  • enkers@sh.itjust.workstoLemmy Shitpost@lemmy.worldUS Frites
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    “Frites” is a portmanteau of the words “French” and “frites”, so it’s still just “frites”.

    Incidentally, when translating the word “frites” to English, you can’t be certain of how many instances of the word “French” you need to add, and the only way to be certain is to ask the original author. This has led to many difficulties in translating posthumous works.



  • I’m oversimplifying here, but it’s because it requires conformity. Everyone has to change themselves to fit the system, and if they can’t or don’t, then they are generally not treated very well.

    The polar opposite problem is when there’s too much individual freedom and people are allowed to harm others with impunity, so once again some people will be treated very poorly.