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In reply to the discussion: It's good to see protests, but I wonder if the pro-democracy, anti-billionaire framing is right for this moment [View all]
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(13,213 posts)27. Pro-Constitution, Anti-Monarchy
This country got its start by shaking free of monarchical rule.
Agreed, not all billionaires are bad. Pritzker, Soros, and Cuban are examples of billionaires who don’t want autocracy.
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It's good to see protests, but I wonder if the pro-democracy, anti-billionaire framing is right for this moment [View all]
EarlG
Feb 2025
OP
+1. He's hurting tens of thousands of federal workers and their families basically for shits and giggles
dalton99a
Feb 2025
#28
+1. He knows to use government for free money and regulatory protection against competition to great effect.
dalton99a
Feb 2025
#43
personally, i'd like to see a focus on the moral bankruptcy of the ruling elite. start w epstein's list.
mopinko
Feb 2025
#7
as a Party, we'll be wandering in the wilderness until we reclaim the Populist label from the GOP.
WarGamer
Feb 2025
#8
Yes. The idea that Americans consider the wealthy members of the hated "Them" in the populist Us vs Them
betsuni
Feb 2025
#11
as well they should. The disparity is obscene. They just keep cleaning the trough and hoard it. Few exceptions.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2025
#24
I have always thought one of the obstacles has been that some people think
yellow dahlia
Feb 2025
#39
There are many, many entities organizing different groups around different messages right now. Pushing for
WhiskeyGrinder
Feb 2025
#15
We should definitely be pushing the anti-constitutional behavior of Elon Musk and DOGE.
GoodRaisin
Feb 2025
#16
Diverse signage demanding equity for all would be inclusive of everyone's concerns.
Harker
Feb 2025
#26
"Why won't you stand up and defend the Constitution?" Yes, THIS is the framing.
Beartracks
Feb 2025
#36
Let's start countering the myth of bootstrap billionaires. And tie them to slavery.
Clouds Passing
Feb 2025
#37