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In reply to the discussion: Progressivism is NOT just about economic rights. [View all]DemocraticSocialist8
(396 posts)64. I agree with many of your points, but I think both are equal
While economic justice does impact more people, it doesn't solve the social justice issues. It just makes social inequality less of a burden. Great example of this can be shown when you look at America during its economic boom pre-Civil Rights and racism/sexism still permeated society. People can have money and still hate "the other." They just become more dangerous when they're poor AND they hate "the other." Because they become desperate and their hatred is magnified...case in point...Donald Trump.
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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