Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

appmanga

(1,309 posts)
5. No, we haven't come far enough, except in insidiousness...
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 02:19 PM
Saturday

...where those in power have attached poverty and degraded lives to those who are black and brown. There are white communities throughout this county where poverty, hunger, and underemployment are rampant, but the story on Faux, Sinclair Broadcasting, and the other propaganda outlets is about lazy, conniving minority members who stay poor by choice and dedicate their lives to gaming the system. And that's what the poor white people in those communities see on the news, and are encouraged to be resentful about. Good old "divide and conquer".

Recommendations

5 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»This is what beautiful Am...»Reply #5