Controlling the middle class is imperative if you want political power in America. Here’s how it’s done:
Give them just enough to claim middle class status.
Keep them insecure and wanting more.
Make them think that if anything changes, they’ll lose what they have.
Make it clear to them that they could always “lose everything.” They will do anything to avoid this.
Do not give them too much — then they might get cocky and adventurous and vote for bad candidates like Socialist Bernie or Donald Trump.
Don’t give them too little because then they’ll get desperate and have nothing to lose and they might vote for Socialist Bernie or Donald Trump.
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If your goal is to continue the status quo, maintain the middle class. They’ll never vote for change.