Marianne Williamson

Rank 16 of 47
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Score 69
5/17/2024, 10:31:21 AM
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Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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426d
In no other advanced democracy is providing universal healthcare, tuition free college and tech school, and subsidized childcare considered “giving people free shit.” 4/5
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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426d
While $50 trillion has been transferred from the bottom 90% to the top 10%, many are convinced any crumbs given to to public sector for support of the common good is “giving people free shit.” 3/5
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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426d
Over the last 50 years, the “common good” has been given a bad name. The private sector has been celebrated, the public sector treated like an element to be little more than tolerated until it can be done away with forever. 2/5
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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426d
The role of government is to broker a balance between individual liberty - including financial liberty - and concern for the common good. 1/5

The statement is part of a public discourse on economic inequality and social welfare policies. It critiques societal attitudes towards economic oppression and challenges the normalization of such conditions. The statement is assertive and provocative, aiming to stimulate thought and discussion on the systemic issues of economic disparity and public perception of social welfare.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight and criticize the harm caused by economic oppression, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm with words. It uses strong language to emphasize the severity of the issue, which could be seen as harsh but not harmful. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the dignity of others by advocating for the recognition of economic oppression and does not engage in any form of cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By discussing the normalization of economic oppression, the statement promotes understanding and empathy for those affected by such conditions. It encourages a reevaluation of societal attitudes towards economic disparity. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism of societal attitudes and does not include personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. It focuses on the issue rather than individuals. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to discuss important societal issues, aiming for the betterment of society by challenging harmful norms and advocating for awareness and change. [+1]