https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/01/26/opinion/trump-qanon-washington-capitol-hill.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage
Check this out. Yes,, I am a Republican,, sending you this. But, It is to show, no matter what side you are on, our country will not likely go back to reason.
@averagejoe1 saidYeah. Thanks for nothing.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/01/26/opinion/trump-qanon-washington-capitol-hill.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage
Check this out. Yes,, I am a Republican,, sending you this. But, It is to show, no matter what side you are on, our country will not likely go back to reason.
@averagejoe1 saidActually a good article it’s kinda who I expected them to be but it’s good to have it confirmed that their just flawed and struggling to cope humans. ‘There but for the grace of random life events go I’.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/01/26/opinion/trump-qanon-washington-capitol-hill.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage
Check this out. Yes,, I am a Republican,, sending you this. But, It is to show, no matter what side you are on, our country will not likely go back to reason.
As a nation, we must figure out why a large minority of mostly white U.S. citizens feel so disaffected. I believe it is a mistake to attribute it to racism, white supremacy, xenophobia and homophobia. Those are red herring scapegoats. For the last 30 years the middle class has been steadily shrinking. The U.S. safety net, especially for health care, is slim and frayed. Even those earning 6 figures are often just several paychecks away from defaulting on a mortgage should they lose their employment. Since unions have been busted, workers have very little recourse against the corporations that employ them. Unfortunately, rich power brokers have managed to convince a large minority of voters that elected officials are at fault, not large, politically powerful corporations. Nick Hanauer, a billionaire, has a TED presentation that has become legend. "Beware, fellow plutocrats, the pitchforks are coming."
@phranny saidHere is a more current TED talk by Hanauer who is a successful capitalist, a billionaire. "The Dirty Secret of Capitalism", .
As a nation, we must figure out why a large minority of mostly white U.S. citizens feel so disaffected. I believe it is a mistake to attribute it to racism, white supremacy, xenophobia and homophobia. Those are red herring scapegoats. For the last 30 years the middle class has been steadily shrinking. The U.S. safety net, especially for health care, is slim and frayed. Even ...[text shortened]... "Beware, fellow plutocrats, the pitchforks are coming." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2gO4DKVpa8
@phranny saidOur leaders have the ability to wrest control from the politically-powerful corporations. Therefore, I think the fault does fall on the elected leaders. Moreover, elected leaders are the segment of authority where we, as citizens, have some control. Even if the problem can be squarely laid on bad business practices, the elected leaders are the ones who enact change. They seem to be more worried about getting ratioed on twitter than focusing on their jobs.
As a nation, we must figure out why a large minority of mostly white U.S. citizens feel so disaffected. I believe it is a mistake to attribute it to racism, white supremacy, xenophobia and homophobia. Those are red herring scapegoats. For the last 30 years the middle class has been steadily shrinking. The U.S. safety net, especially for health care, is slim and frayed. Even ...[text shortened]... "Beware, fellow plutocrats, the pitchforks are coming." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2gO4DKVpa8
Disaffected is a fine and normal part of democratic societies. It's the step beyond into radicalization that's worrisome. If you are disaffected, protest and vote for leaders who'll address your concerns. If you're radicalized you storm the capital claiming without evidence the election was stolen.
@phranny saidWell, fear and poverty do not mix for healthy choices.
As a nation, we must figure out why a large minority of mostly white U.S. citizens feel so disaffected. I believe it is a mistake to attribute it to racism, white supremacy, xenophobia and homophobia. Those are red herring scapegoats. For the last 30 years the middle class has been steadily shrinking. The U.S. safety net, especially for health care, is slim and frayed. Even ...[text shortened]... "Beware, fellow plutocrats, the pitchforks are coming." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2gO4DKVpa8