Unfortunately I don’t think it’s just Britain. I’ve seen this same sort of mentality gain traction all over Europe, my own Nordic country as well. Although Britain does seem to have a headstart into conservative dystopia.
The “Russians are lazy and have too many holidays” has been a talking point of our (Russian) homegrown liberals for years. So I agree, it’s not just Brits, it’s all capitalist countries. Some are just quicker with implementation
Happens in India too.
Guess all capitalist systems inevitably follow the same logic, huh? I wonder if a certain bearded fellow would write a book about it
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To the capitalist, every luxury of the worker seems to be reprehensible, and everything that goes beyond the most abstract need – be it in the realm of passive enjoyment, or a manifestation of activity – seems to him a luxury.
Marx, I Fucking Told You, Bro