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In reply to the discussion: Let us be clear about our choice. [View all]jtuck004
(15,882 posts)10. I know, and I wasn't presuming that. Malcom X pointed out that the House Negro
is the biggest drawback to freedom for everyone, and no one ever saw them as heartless monsters at all. Like most of our population now exists in servitude, they were in slavery as much as any field hand, far from the 1%, and as such perhaps even more dangerous. Without them, such conditions would never have been possible.
Like most people, they care nothing about anything but self-interest. This message framing would be wasted air to them.
Until we can show that there is a self-interest in keeping everyone fed and healthy, and that we will use the power of the government to make their lives better, not just print food stamps, it won't mean a thing.
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That's how we need to frame the debate about the social safety net and healthcare.
Oakenshield
Feb 2014
#3
You are presuming the opponents give a shit. They don't. They will burn this place down around
jtuck004
Feb 2014
#6
I know, and I wasn't presuming that. Malcom X pointed out that the House Negro
jtuck004
Feb 2014
#10
Great song. Shows the conditions, offers no hope. That's the future unless we change. Ty. n/t
jtuck004
Feb 2014
#23
See, the thing is, the 0.1% would be quite happy if all the "useless eaters" just died off.
Electric Monk
Feb 2014
#4
This is a talking point. Our Dem reps need to repeat this very time their on the TeaVee.
grahamhgreen
Feb 2014
#8
We should not support any Democrat that doesnt recognize this and supports
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#15
And you are sure none of the money that goes to Democratic candidates comes from the Kochs? nm
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#28
Yes I did but was going along for the ride. The wealthy class play the right and middle against the
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#31
Begs the question: why does Obama want Chained-CPI, and how bout Hillary ?
grahamhgreen
Feb 2014
#21