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I've heard that the middle class doesn't exist, but I've also heard that the rising middle class was necessary for capitalism. Is there a principled definition, because China seems concerned about growing their middle class.

What does it mean to you, I guess?

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[–] GoodGuyWithACat@hexbear.net 4 points 1 week ago

The middle class is the period of school when Jerry picks up his girlfriend by pretending to be her dad so she can leave early.