The discussion centers on Paul Krugman's article "Class War Politics," which critiques the economic disparity in America and its political implications. The book "Polarized America: The Dance of Ideology and Unequal Riches" by Nolan McCarty, Keith Poole, and Howard Rosenthal is highlighted as essential reading for understanding the dynamics of class warfare in U.S. politics. Participants express concerns about how politicians, particularly Republicans, prioritize the interests of the wealthy over the poor, leading to systemic neglect of lower-income citizens. The conversation also touches on the impact of policies like the estate tax and NAFTA on economic inequality.
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Just because the democrats are supported by the impoverished now does not mean that once that group is eliminated that the democrats will have nothing to stand for. If they actually accomplish such a task it would change the political climate considerably, I would think, and put them in good favor at least temporarily.russ_watters said:I think you are missing my logic. What I was getting at is that "poverty" is both a social issue and a group of people. Eliminating that social issue eliminates the group of people voting democratic. The Republicans criminalizing abortion would not eliminate a constituent base (especially since passing the law would not end the fight).