As others have said...politicians want power/influence, but needs money/long career to attain both, thus are lap dogs for corporations/lobbyist groups/special interest firms and needs to pay(via money/feel good in tummy/hiring) apologist/shills to secure votes by lying/misleading/exaggerating to the masses that their politician is different
The fear by Dems is that the dynamics of Repub party being exposed as similar to their own party:
-Old guards blocking new guards because they fund raise more/influence is greater
-not everybody agreeing to past common beliefs
notice I mentioned nothing about them wanting to solve problems....so we need to adopt beliefs/principles that are beyond politics...example, no candidate loses or gains my vote talmbot being for community safety or against unnecessary wars
-2nd amendment is clearly being viewed favorably by most citizens, as the recent increase in gun sales show
-Healthcare fundamental problem is rising premiums, which both parties won't address because of insurance/pharmaceutical donation needs
-illegals taking citizens' jobs was once a bipartisan/"beyond politics" view, until Obama reelection and Trump election
-You can't "crush the virus" OR "control the pandemic" until a vaccine
-Cases where affirmative action exclusively/mostly benefit Black folks, then you'll have other community members regardless of party attacking it
-Religion is the core of the abortion debate, but because of the desire for votes/donations and popularity of religion, both parties debate each other instead of religion
perception of artificial differences is needed in politics to secure votes, thus giving credit to the other side is taboo because citizens allows such foolish unwritten rules for their politicians
This is actually false. Health coverage was the primary issue. When someone uninsured gets medical attention and doesn't pay. Tax payers carry the burden of that cost
Religion debate is what both parties are avoiding to address. Instead of making it a gender and other identity politics issue, focus on the core problem which is separation of religion/state
I say basically yes. If you look past the words you’ll see em quietly pass legislation that both sides support that ultimately have a negative impact on Black people here and abroad. Like this SCOTUS pick. Everyone is mad at McConnell and them, but it was Harry Reid (D) who changed the filibuster rules back in 2013 that allowed this pick to go through.
this was a nation founded by white people for white people. a nation that has arguably become the most powerful in human history. a nation that is one of the few world players on the global stage with a voice that counts. And all of that was paid for in blood. Millions of lives lost. Again, a white nation that was gained and maintained by war. If you think whites on either side of the aisle are going to risk losing any of that in some election or through some kinda legislation you’re probably either very ignorant of history or just plain stupid. Doesn’t matter who’s in office. The real agenda - eugenics, global theft and control of natural resources (which is what’s happening in Nigeria right now), Black mass incarceration, etc. - doesn’t change.
Since 2006, I've been posting on left leaning websites and forums...and have actually felt welcomed there. People actually give my comments legit responses, and they know I am black. I always said that if I could, I would be a political pundit that gets guest appearances on TYT and stuff.
I posted once on Breitbart this year and got banned immediately afterwards.
I get the idea that Republicans don't even want Black people involved in thier party or even in the political process at this point in time. We are way past the era of Condoleeza Rice and Colin Powell. They would love to take it back to 1776 or 1789 when only rich or wealthy landowning white men could vote and decide on the fate of millions.
Look at any picture of Democratic candidates and senators. Lots of Black Men and Black Women.
Look at any pictures of Republican candidates and senators. Almost ALL white and male except for some white women...and maybe 1 or 2 token negroes,
I dare anybody to take a look at legislation passed and it’s impact on whites vs everybody else to claim the both sides argument.
For instance, only ONE party is currently cutting funding and unsupportive of early childcare and intervention programs PROVEN to help black children school and post school outcomes, particularly black male children.
“Conservative congressmen and women have historically resisted supposedly progressive policies for fear of wasteful government spending. Critics of universal pre-K have refused to believe data early childhood education programs support higher employment, better health, and the development of essential social-emotional skills. These benefits transcend generations: Parents who attended high-quality ECE have children with fewer school suspensions, among other positive outcomes. Republicans have cut contributions to federal programs such as Head Start.
But here’s the rub: Though Republicans want to cut spending on perceived progressive programs, they turn a blind eye when it comes to spending on Republican causes. See, for example, the farm bailout. Deficits under Trump have soared beyond a trillion dollars. So, too, in education. But it’s where the money is going that DeVos and other conservatives care about — not the mere fact that it’s going at all. Conservatives seem perfectly happy with a school financing structure that generates $23 billion more in funding for predominantly white school districts nationwide than for districts that serve mostly students of color. When spending is on black and brown children, conservatives raise a fuss. When it’s happening in wealthy white districts, no one bats an eye.”
This pattern continues across EVERY metric with the far right.
Healthcare
Economics
Prison system
Education
Housing
Taxes
Jobs
Voter suppression
If the Republicans even gave a fukk about Black people...Herman Cain would still be alive.
They didn't even acknowledge his death even though he did so much unncessary footwork for that party.
Ppl who usually shout that “both sides” babble have no clue about politics and unfortunately spread disinformation and supreme doubt into the minds of voters who lack critical information/political awareness.
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