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I can't wait (and by that I mean I'm terrified) to see what politics happens in the midterms. 2007/8 -> tea party & Sarah Palin lowering the bar. I argue econo
by dillondoyle 6y ago
I can't wait (and by that I mean I'm terrified) to see what politics happens in the midterms. 2007/8 -> tea party & Sarah Palin lowering the bar.
I argue economy/bailouts & anger had a large role. But obviously Obama, Obamacare, & racism played big role too.
It's palpable and poll-able how pissed off everyone except the top top % is.
I work in Democratic politics, am a relatively good earner, clearly engaged, and I'm pissed. I have a hard time understanding the other side (MAGA) but they seem even more angry all around - enough to attempt to murder Congress.
Maybe the best hope we have is the 'working class' (at this point I would categorize that as anyone making under $500k) getting pushed so far that we see real change to redistribute wealth and power back down.
I'm skeptical though because the other type of political polarization doesn't help; half these voters identify more for Trump / religious issues than their own interests.