One very useful way the owners of capital have used to decimate union power is through race issues. American unions are weak partly because the white working class doesn't want to share resources with the black and latino working class. “Poor whites are still taught to hate-but not to hate those who are keeping them in line. Lyndon Johnson knew this when he quipped, “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.”
Been subscribed to Jacobin for the last few years, I'm a bit surprised at how surface level this video commentary is. You have articles and contributors who have written much more comprehensive articles on Donald Trump's Movement, the limits of social democracy, and the role religion plays in this political moment. A video on the article "The Right Without Wrong" would be a much more interesting video to spend editing resources on. I think Jacobin is an important voice, there is no shortage of socialist content on RUclips, what makes you all different is the amount of resources and academic rigor you have access to, use it!
“You have to be asleep to believe in it.” George Carlin
The working people have lost faith when both parties are chosen by the oligarchs
There is little confidence that the opposing party will do much as they new DNC chair just reinforced the notion of the "good billionaire"
The DNC just never learns. Full collapse of capitalist society, well within the late stage at this point, will hopefully lead to something better.
We, people in the third world, cat not bear your "American dream" anymore on our shoulders. That is the reason.
One very useful way the owners of capital have used to decimate union power is through race issues. American unions are weak partly because the white working class doesn't want to share resources with the black and latino working class.
“Poor whites are still taught to hate-but not to hate those who are keeping them in line. Lyndon Johnson knew this when he quipped, “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.”
Divide and conquer, the most effective weapon in the ruling class' arsenal.
We’re no longer living the American Dream. We’re now living the American Nightmare‼️
It was all just a dream
they call it the american dream because you have to be dreaming for it to be true - George Carlin
😂 I used to read word up magazines
This video is so well produced and edited! Love the animations too!
Thank you very much!
Unfortunately the countries of EU are trying to be more like the USA
Yeah, it's something that our social democratic host conviently left out
Tightly produced video and on point. Great job with this yall!
It came true. You're living in it.
Late stage capitalism and corporate greed happened. The 3 richest men in America have over 50% of the country’s wealth.
The American delusion.
What happened to the American dream? It came true! You’re lookin at it…
It's all ONE BIG FABRICATION. just accept it.
Before watching, off the cuff; Reagan/Clinton.
Been subscribed to Jacobin for the last few years, I'm a bit surprised at how surface level this video commentary is. You have articles and contributors who have written much more comprehensive articles on Donald Trump's Movement, the limits of social democracy, and the role religion plays in this political moment. A video on the article "The Right Without Wrong" would be a much more interesting video to spend editing resources on. I think Jacobin is an important voice, there is no shortage of socialist content on RUclips, what makes you all different is the amount of resources and academic rigor you have access to, use it!
This was well made
Thanks, appreciated!
It came true
Hence dream. It only makes sense if you're sleeping.
Thanks for the video Fidel Castro
Fear and ignorance are the biggest threat to society. Educate yourself and stop being so scared.
Do you own any capital? Did your parents have to sell their house to retire?
Guess you're just ~lazy~
You’re welcome 🤗