Correct. But that would make you a sexist and participant in the "war" on women.
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Originally posted by iam416 View PostThe problem with the Ds is that they are beholdent to their lockstep voting block--African Americans. So the Ds have to talk AA issues and problems. And they don't do it a way that is particularly uniting with poor white folks. They typically do it a way that pushes them away. Appalachia is a punchline.
Sanders has that potential. He is, afterall, a socialist running in the D primary. However, the constituency he needs to carry are the progressives, and boy do those progressives love them some identity politics. So he's a bit handcuffed.
In theory, his Marxist/income inequality/screw the rich message should transcend race. But he still has to pay homage to it. He also has nearly zero interest in foreign policy and almost no inclination to take the "fears" (legitimate or not) of middle/poor white voters seriously. So, I think he definitely gets some of the poor white folks on board, but I really think he should way better with them.
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Originally posted by Mike View PostThis is a perfect description of the alleged gender pay gap. Numerous studies (including one by UM) have consistently shown there is no statistical difference once you control for factors like education level and marital status. Yet every time a D gets behind a podium they bang away about how women only make 72 cents on the dollar. It drives me nuts that they are never called on it.
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Bernie is spot-on when he says class is the real issue. Culture wars and patriotism have been a very effective distraction.Dan Patrick: What was your reaction to [Urban Meyer being hired]?
Brady Hoke: You know.....not....good.
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Originally posted by iam416 View PostIt's not Orwellian in the sense that the Government is not doing it. I suppose that makes it not Orwellian. Heh. However, how many pitchfork examples do you want me to post about individuals losing their job to the "outrage" crowd? Those are ample.
And, I suppose if you wanted to consider Universities as arms of the Government -- and public universities are -- then you do get into some Orwellian shit.
Orwelliamism's got nothing to do it; its exactly the opposite.
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I wouldn't say it's exactly the opposite. Conforming opinions through outrage produces the same ends. When it's done through a governmental body, say a public University, it's a lot closer than you think.
I understand the broader concept of Orwellian -- it's very fundamentally State-driven. I believe I noted that. And I understand that the silencing of opposing view via twitter and other nonsense is an exercise of freedom. But I think the effort to conform thought and language has at its core Orwellian aspects. And that's what they're doing whether it's through OUTRAGE!!! or University speech codes.
But, I reckon we'll just disagree on that.Dan Patrick: What was your reaction to [Urban Meyer being hired]?
Brady Hoke: You know.....not....good.
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Saw Sanders on Morning Joe this morning. The hosts, based on body language, appeared to be positively impressed - even Joe himself. Just an impression. And Sanders' wife was really impressive and articulate. Many don't agree with Sanders but at least he comes across as authentic, unlike his Democratic rival.
I fear I'll be stuck choosing between one of the R's (all bad in varying degrees IMO) and Hillary. Worst of both worlds. Whatever happened to those "East Coast" "moderate" Republicans that I grew up with?
Looking back I can see now that electing Obama further polarized this country and stoked a lot of suppressed racism. But the polarization was well underway long before Obama or GWB.
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Originally posted by iam416 View PostI wouldn't say it's exactly the opposite. Conforming opinions through outrage produces the same ends. When it's done through a governmental body, say a public University, it's a lot closer than you think.
I understand the broader concept of Orwellian -- it's very fundamentally State-driven. I believe I noted that. And I understand that the silencing of opposing view via twitter and other nonsense is an exercise of freedom. But I think the effort to conform thought and language has at its core Orwellian aspects. And that's what they're doing whether it's through OUTRAGE!!! or University speech codes.
But, I reckon we'll just disagree on that.
Definitions and causes aside, I think we agree that broader civic discourse has gotten uglier of late, and shows little sign of improving. The new normal.
Yay.
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