Robert Reich: The Triumph of Progressivism: Graduation 2013 and 1968

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The Triumph of Progressivism: Graduation 2013 and 1968
Monday, May 13, 2013


Many of you soon-to-be college graduates are determined to make the world a better place. Some of you are choosing careers in public service or joining nonprofits or volunteering in your communities.

But many of you are cynical about politics. You see the system as inherently corrupt. You doubt real progress is possible.

“What chance do we have against the Koch brothers and the other billionaires?” you’ve asked me. “How can we fight against Monsanto, Boeing, JP Morgan, and Bank of America? They buy elections. They run America.”

Let me remind you: Cynicism is a self-fulfilling prophesy. You have no chance if you assume you have no chance. ..................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://robertreich.org/post/50383363563

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1. People tend to forget that in 1968--

--there were almost as many conservative frat rats as antiwar activists.

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