Trump and the Republicans have co-opted the language of economic populism despite being fundamentally aligned with oligarchs and capital in general. No matter how good the economy is on paper, market concentration and private equity have continued to raise prices on things like rent and groceries beyond just what the Covid inflationary p…
Trump and the Republicans have co-opted the language of economic populism despite being fundamentally aligned with oligarchs and capital in general. No matter how good the economy is on paper, market concentration and private equity have continued to raise prices on things like rent and groceries beyond just what the Covid inflationary period has caused. Combine that with a lack of political and media literacy, and those selling a simpler message of fear and hate are far more likely to succeed than those who would actually address the issue.
I've read things by both people who say that Harris lost because she was too far left and that she lost because she pivoted to center. Being a lefty myself, it might seem I'm just pushing my own preconceived notions, but I've seen concrete evidence based on things I've seen while out canvassing for the labor union on campus over the past two days. Speaking of which, taking concrete action to try and make things better for everybody is a wonderful way to alleviate some of the hopelessness this lost has engendered. Far better than throwing some of those people under the bus or looking for people to blame.
This comment appears to be a variant of one of the major mistakes many. D’s and their advisors made in this election. I.e. believing if only the unwashed ( perhaps a more neutral term than garbage or deplorable) were only as smart as we elites are and couldn’t be misled so easily
As a small l libertarian dissatisfied by the choices offered me this election, the emphasis on the most extreme positions of the extreme wing of her party and her unwillingness to offend anyone by attempting to be all shades of grey, while, and black to everyone cost her dearly- the more voters got to know her the less authentic she became
I'm sorry, what? What extreme positions do you believe she took? You would rather she had been offensive? Yet at the same time implying that I am talking down to you or would call you garbage or a deplorable you sure do seem eager to take offense and be the victim. Listen, I'm pretty damn far from an elite, friend. I also have plenty of problems with the Democratic party and elitism within it. Would you mind letting me know what extreme positions you think she took though? I'm confused by your comment and what you meant to contribute to the conversation.
Sorry I'm not trying to be aggressive. I'm asking in good faith to explain more what you're trying to say. I apologize if my tone was a little snappy there.
Trump and the Republicans have co-opted the language of economic populism despite being fundamentally aligned with oligarchs and capital in general. No matter how good the economy is on paper, market concentration and private equity have continued to raise prices on things like rent and groceries beyond just what the Covid inflationary period has caused. Combine that with a lack of political and media literacy, and those selling a simpler message of fear and hate are far more likely to succeed than those who would actually address the issue.
I've read things by both people who say that Harris lost because she was too far left and that she lost because she pivoted to center. Being a lefty myself, it might seem I'm just pushing my own preconceived notions, but I've seen concrete evidence based on things I've seen while out canvassing for the labor union on campus over the past two days. Speaking of which, taking concrete action to try and make things better for everybody is a wonderful way to alleviate some of the hopelessness this lost has engendered. Far better than throwing some of those people under the bus or looking for people to blame.
This comment appears to be a variant of one of the major mistakes many. D’s and their advisors made in this election. I.e. believing if only the unwashed ( perhaps a more neutral term than garbage or deplorable) were only as smart as we elites are and couldn’t be misled so easily
As a small l libertarian dissatisfied by the choices offered me this election, the emphasis on the most extreme positions of the extreme wing of her party and her unwillingness to offend anyone by attempting to be all shades of grey, while, and black to everyone cost her dearly- the more voters got to know her the less authentic she became
I'm sorry, what? What extreme positions do you believe she took? You would rather she had been offensive? Yet at the same time implying that I am talking down to you or would call you garbage or a deplorable you sure do seem eager to take offense and be the victim. Listen, I'm pretty damn far from an elite, friend. I also have plenty of problems with the Democratic party and elitism within it. Would you mind letting me know what extreme positions you think she took though? I'm confused by your comment and what you meant to contribute to the conversation.
Sorry I'm not trying to be aggressive. I'm asking in good faith to explain more what you're trying to say. I apologize if my tone was a little snappy there.