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Originally Posted by Tom Joad
The Democrats abandoned the working class, not vice versa.
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What needs to also be mentioned in the working class abandoning the political arena. We can discuss the many reasons, but they have abandoning organized labor also. Just be a member of a union an it will become very apparent. When a monthly meeting barely meets a quorum some months. The members show little interest until a disciplinary issue. Same with the electorate, most only vote when it effects them personally.
The Right knew an angry voter votes and used it! Keeps the blood up. Where the Left have never been able to voice their argument with staying power since the 70's. Mention Guns, Taxes, Immigration, Terrorism, Abortion then mention Environment, Minimum wage, Healthcare, Affordable Housing, Outsourcing, some get the attention more then others. One would think the Environment alone would be the most pressing issue, but is not.
Piont of fact, look no further then the two conventions, day and night in presentation. One put the fear of God out and the other hope and working together. Looks like the scare tactics won out. Also the appearance of the selfish, I have mine rise. This could be due more to the wanting to hold onto what little the middle class still have. Or the hopes of someday obtaining the good life.
Barney