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May 9, 2026

WHY A DUCK?

The term “late stage capitalism” was first used in a 1925 publication by the German social scientist Werner Sombart, according to Wikipedia. So clearly it’s just not an accurate term. You wouldn’t have late stage cancer then live another 101 years.

— Ian Howlett (@ianhowlett) May 9, 2026

It’s just a thing they say to gain power from people who don’t understand it themselves. pic.twitter.com/Q6cNVxJQ91

— Evil13rt🐧 (@Evil13rt) May 9, 2026

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