2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Ring of Fire Radio: #BlackLivesMatter Leadership Wants Progressives and Bernie Destroyed, Read This [View all]KoKo
(84,711 posts)who are fighting for their "Individual Rights" because they feel powerless.
But, how did we get to where we feel "Powerless" in "21st Century America" when we thought we had the most advanced Civilization in the World here with our Freedoms and Democracy well established.
Lots of people are hurting. Its not unusual in times of hardship to see people of "like interest" ban together to try to protect themselves and their lifestyle.
But...there are others hurting to who want to protect THEIR own interests. So...there's a clash with people going off into "Interest Camps" unwilling to work with each other.
Bernie is trying to address this and he is a Threat to some Interest Groups because of that. But, think who benefits to have us Citizens fighting with each other of dwindling resources, accessibility to gainful employment, adequate housing and a future that isn't threatened by climate change, layoffs, health care concerns and a MSM that doesn't address these issues...focusing on Celebrity Porn and other Distractions to keep us docile and in a dreamlike state of semi-ignorance.
Who Benefits when the Populace is in Constant War With Each Other?