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In reply to the discussion: Progressivism is NOT just about economic rights. [View all]Adrahil
(13,340 posts)46. You misunderstand me.
Social Democrats (at least many, those who subscribe to classical socialist theory) do not believe they are separate issues. They believe that social injustice is CAUSED by economic injustice and the manipulation of the working classes by the capitalist class. However, I think that theory is incomplete and outdated. I believe it is impossible to address economic injustice without addressing social justice.
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If you add women and people of color -it's MORE people than the remainder...
bettyellen
Apr 2017
#65
Oh fuck that, people responsible for trump have no quality or integrity
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2017
#70
I'm not really aware of pro choice people even really saying what needs to be said. I agree with my
brewens
Apr 2017
#24
Trickle down civil rights isn't going to work any more than trickle down economics
ehrnst
Apr 2017
#26
But we need to improve the two party system or we will end up with oligarchs and fascists...
HopeAgain
Apr 2017
#50
Of course, lets improve eerything we can, cancer research, cocoa puffs, how fast a toaster works.
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2017
#53
I can support a terrible "Democrat" as long as they toss us a bone occasionally.
yallerdawg
Apr 2017
#37