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 Most of us are House Slaves 

That is how 99% of folks think

Massah so nice only takes 40% of my income

It’s for Muh roads and the children 
 40% until you pay for gas, buy a bottle of whiskey or book a flight. I reckon it’s closer to 55% all said and done and that doesn’t include things like mandated insurance, and interest to the rentier class who inflated the cost of everything so it can only be bought by going into debt to them. A service that costs them nothing to produce. Plus they encourage bad food and sedentary lifestyles which will funnel you into the sick care system. BUT now you can short their asses by buying Bitcoin. 
 It’s sickening 
 100%. And, most people express gratitude for their slavery, even choosing to participate in it by engaging in the religious ritual of voting for their masters. Insane.