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Back to the future in New America: our new class structure

By / 33 Comments / 8 February 2020

Summary: One of the news media’s master narratives is that the dark evolution of America just happens, much like the myth of the “invisible hand”. Inevitable. Resistance is futile. All is for the best in this, the best of all possible worlds. In fact most of the drivers of rising inequality are politics conducted by …

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A harsh clear look at the history of the Republican Party

By / 31 Comments / 27 August 2015

Summary: Understanding the roots of our dysfunctional political system requires shining a harsh light on the institutions that run the system. This post looks at the Grand Old Party, born fighting against slavery — and a sad history in the 20th Century. Contents The GOP’s great betrayal Look at the present The GOP’s war on …

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