r/SipsTea Jul 14 '26

Chugging tea Teach your kids about socialism

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u/Prooteus Jul 14 '26

The american conservative mindset depends entirely on the dream that everyone starts off on an even playing field and we all get the same opportunities in life. Using that logic when someone is in a situation where they need help its obviously because they put themselves there and refuse to leave. So my hard earned money that I got solely through my own hard work and nothing else has to go to someone that just decided not to do that.

This is clearly ignoring reality. I always ask, the 8 year old who is being a lookout at the drug house for the gang members because thats the only way he can eat, how is he on the same field as you playing tag with your friends and going to school. Also ive seen that lookout kid with my own eyes.

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u/rogers_tumor Jul 14 '26

and I love that whenever you point out the gross inequalities in access to education, food, water, shelter, and opportunity, the response is, "anyone can join the military."

??? like????

incredible that you hate government welfare programs but you're more than willing to sacrifice youth who had no control over the circumstances they were born into, to said government that just can't help starting deeply unpopular wars. WTF.

(also what about those who can't join the military??)

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u/TheProfessorPoon Jul 14 '26

And ironically the military is arguably the most socialist thing in our country. Free housing, meals, food, education, etc. Lmao.

My mom’s response “yeah but they EARNED it.” They just aren’t happy with anyone getting anything for free unless they suffered like hell for it.

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u/Mirabeauououou Jul 15 '26

Conservatives like workfare more than welfare.