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[–] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 22 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Basically, "people are selfish and will do what benefits them"

[–] oshitwaddup@lemmy.antemeridiem.xyz 27 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Except when they vote against their own interest

[–] NightAuthor@beehaw.org 17 points 1 year ago

“Will do what they believe benefits them”

[–] MBM@lemmings.world 9 points 1 year ago

Which I'd say is a pretty right-wing sentiment

[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's nothing selfish about wanting a home and a viable retirement plan. Everyone should have those things.

[–] BeakEm420@ttrpg.network 3 points 1 year ago

The way I see it, being selfish isn't inherently bad -- there's nothing wrong with looking out for number 1, provided it's not at the expense of others. There's a difference between being selfish and being greedy, of course. The latter is a pretty bad character trait, IMO.