• UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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      6 hours ago

      Unironically. Watch what happens when unemployment gets over 6%. Occupy in 2008. BLM in 2014. J6 in 2021.

      Left, right, and center, shit pops off when work drops off.

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        3 hours ago

        I don’t have the research ability to prove it, but I think there was absolutely causation between the closing/cancelling of sporting events during COVID and a rise in violence. At least until they completely locked down and everyone stayed inside.