Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
AutoChomskyDURec KG Nov 2013 #1
Excellent article. k&r for exposure. n/t Laelth Nov 2013 #2
Can't find much in there to disagree with. Minimum wage with no benefits is the new Flatulo Nov 2013 #3
He pretty well nails it. nt Demo_Chris Nov 2013 #4
Okay DUers, from now on its "working class" not "middle class", say it everywhere. nt MrYikes Nov 2013 #5
Revolutionary socialist here. Been using working class all along....... socialist_n_TN Nov 2013 #6
I've always hated the term "middle class" hfojvt Nov 2013 #7
I've referred to myself and my peers as working class for some time now. Should be said with pride Populist_Prole Nov 2013 #19
One thing he gets very well here, although he doesn't say it outright...... socialist_n_TN Nov 2013 #8
but is it really ZERO sum? hfojvt Nov 2013 #11
Anecdotal evidence doesn't take away from the systemic rules........ socialist_n_TN Nov 2013 #12
it provides an example hfojvt Nov 2013 #13
This might be an "agree to disagree" moment..... socialist_n_TN Nov 2013 #14
but even our oligopoly capitalism is not designed that way hfojvt Nov 2013 #18
Although I do agree with the argument that capitalism is a war truedelphi Nov 2013 #17
I note the way Chomsky bashes unions here hfojvt Nov 2013 #9
Yep. That's called an "aristocracy of labor" (I'm sure you knew that)......... socialist_n_TN Nov 2013 #10
And in this regard, they deserve a bashing or two. Unions are great when they work, Egalitarian Thug Nov 2013 #15
Chomsky Has it Right colsohlibgal Nov 2013 #16
We saw Moyers last night too PasadenaTrudy Nov 2013 #21
Great article. Thank you. emsimon33 Nov 2013 #20
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Chomsky: Business Elites ...»Reply #21