News Polarized America & Class War Politics

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The discussion centers on Paul Krugman's analysis of economic disparity and its influence on American politics, particularly through the lens of "Class War Politics." Krugman argues that the current political climate is characterized by extreme partisanship, largely driven by the Republican Party's tactics to undermine Democratic credibility. The book "Polarized America" highlights how economic inequality shapes political engagement, with wealthier individuals having more influence due to their financial contributions to campaigns. The conversation also touches on the implications of policies like estate tax cuts, which disproportionately benefit the wealthy while neglecting the needs of the poor. Overall, the dialogue emphasizes the detrimental effects of class warfare on democracy and governance in the United States.
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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).
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.
 

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