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David Mancke's avatar

You tell us, "but the fundamental question of Republican politics has always been how to justify economic policies that are ruinous to the majority of the population."

Good point, but we know how they sell this to the base; white grievance.

Even if the actual insidious aim of the folks behind the red curtain is to feed the rich and bleed the poor, the avenue to reach that goal is a politics that centers white grievance.

When we follow the links in your analysis, it actually supports Stevens' thesis.

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TW Falcon's avatar

"Even if the actual insidious aim of the folks behind the red curtain is to feed the rich and bleed the poor, the avenue to reach that goal is a politics that centers white grievance."

Exactly. That is *why* the party of Lincoln traded voters with the party of the Confederacy. To gain the seats of power in order to feed the rich and bleed the poor, as you said.

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Shane Gericke's avatar

White Grievance robs the bank, but Rich and Corporate is the mastermind.

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David Mancke's avatar

I'm sorry, but I don't understand this statement.

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Shane Gericke's avatar

It might have been too obscure even for my obscure mind! I was agreeing with you: The rich and corporate use white-grievance politics to rob us.

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David Mancke's avatar

Point well taken.

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Shane Gericke's avatar

Much obliged, David, have a good day.

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