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5. I remember thinking we were headed for a permanent liberal majority

Reply to Sky Jewels (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 22, 2025, 11:58 AM

Apr 22

because of the huge number of progressive youth during the Nixon era.

What I learned later is that the battle against right-wing ideology is never finished. As people age and start to benefit more from the status quo, many choose comfort and the illusion of personal security over progress and inclusivity.

That’s why those of us who want justice and equality have to do this over and over.

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Greg Dworkin: More Great News That's Really Awful For Trump [View all] Dennis Donovan Apr 22 OP

Our society failed to filter out fascism. Maybe this is a stress test our institutions need. bucolic_frolic Apr 22 #1

And there will be fewer people born before, say, 1970 Sky Jewels Apr 22 #2

I remember thinking we were headed for a permanent liberal majority Pinback Apr 22 #5

Plus, it looks like Election 2024 revealed that a lot of male Gen Z-ers have fallen for the Aristus Apr 22 #7

And that is because our society did not provide the same level KPN Apr 22 #11

A lot of people born before 1970 are very progressive, you would be surprised. Escurumbele Apr 22 #6

We had a group of Nazis show up in my hometown of Auburn, NY in Sept. '93 Dennis Donovan Apr 22 #4

Good response! NJCher Apr 23 #20

I've considered our country corporate-fascist for the last 25 years. ananda Apr 22 #10

Agreed NJCher Apr 23 #21

I wouldn't be surprised at all. ananda Apr 23 #25

Post removed Post removed Apr 22 #14

You didn't need "vision" when the Constitution was followed, before the GOP bought the process. bucolic_frolic Apr 22 #15

The Brooks Bros. Riot c.2000 BidenRocks Apr 23 #19

remember it was the koch bros who brought us the tea party. mopinko Apr 23 #24

Respectfully, we did not fail to stop fascism. OldBaldy1701E Apr 23 #23

CORRUPT BOSSHOG Apr 22 #3

SCOTT Dworkin, not Greg Tansy_Gold Apr 22 #8

Well, that's refreshing. 👍 Dave Bowman Apr 22 #9

I'm thrilled by this good news. LizVerite Apr 22 #12

Donald will be crazy by the time this is over. BradBo Apr 22 #13

He is crazy. Onthefly Apr 23 #22

My dad worked his way into the middle class. Republicans put his children back in the working poor. rickyhall Apr 22 #16

That Title is Absolutely Riveting! Cha Apr 22 #17

Asked about the book Caste by Isabel Wilkerson? Grins Apr 22 #18