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> USA: A move towards the political center, the decline of progressive left and alt-right. More even distribution of tech and economic activity from SF/NYC to a
by gremlinsinc 5y ago
> USA: A move towards the political center, the decline of progressive left and alt-right. More even distribution of tech and economic activity from SF/NYC to across the country.
That's a neoliberal pipe-dream... the popularity of /r/antiwork w/ even some conservatives joining the anti-establishment pro-unionism throngs.
Progressivism isn't going anywhere. The next generation is struggling, even w/ college degrees to get by. The only side even trying to solve it is progressives, I mean look at how hated Manchin and Sinema are by nearly everybody in the democratic party. I'm guessing most of that is 'for show' they're the token 'fall guys' to keep the centrists saying hey "we wanted to be progressive but Manchin blew it! Oh shux! Maybe we'll try again next decade to get Medicare For All".
If there's a break up of left/alt-right I'd rather it be a joining forces of the inequal left/right members of society - and a realization about class warfare and how they fit into it. The right's nutty at times, but I think everyone can relate to wanting better benefits, more money, more time off for births, etc...
- wolframhempel 5y agoI'm more optimistic. I think progressive centers like SF are in fast decline and people are voting with their feet. Politicians pick up on that why we now see e.g. London Breed suddenly championing policing and law and order.