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29. Left populism is the answer to right populism. nt.

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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 17 OP

Good point n/t Lulu KC Feb 17 #1

Just oligarchs works for me, there is no set dollar amount Uncle Joe Feb 17 #2

People are against Musk because of what he is doing, not because he is rich. dalton99a Feb 17 #3

And that number is growing exponentially PortTack Feb 17 #20

+1. He's hurting tens of thousands of federal workers and their families basically for shits and giggles dalton99a Feb 17 #28

The total lack of understanding of how govt works is also stunning. yellow dahlia Feb 17 #40

+1. He knows to use government for free money and regulatory protection against competition to great effect. dalton99a Feb 17 #43

Exactly. yellow dahlia Feb 17 #44

Well put DFW Feb 17 #4

My sign says 'Musk is a Bond Villain' alittlelark Feb 17 #5

The Horatio Alger myth orangecrush Feb 17 #6

personally, i'd like to see a focus on the moral bankruptcy of the ruling elite. start w epstein's list. mopinko Feb 17 #7

as a Party, we'll be wandering in the wilderness until we reclaim the Populist label from the GOP. WarGamer Feb 17 #8

Russell Voght came out and said it. Qutzupalotl Feb 17 #9

Doing what the billionaires wanted is how we are in this mess. Blue Full Moon Feb 17 #10

Yes. The idea that Americans consider the wealthy members of the hated "Them" in the populist Us vs Them betsuni Feb 17 #11

I think people are getting angrier at the billionaires by the day. Irish_Dem Feb 17 #12

+1 leftstreet Feb 17 #13

as well they should. The disparity is obscene. They just keep cleaning the trough and hoard it. Few exceptions. Evolve Dammit Feb 17 #24

I agree. The GOP tax scheme budget bronxiteforever Feb 17 #25

I have always thought one of the obstacles has been that some people think yellow dahlia Feb 17 #39

Yes, probably multiple factors Irish_Dem Feb 17 #41

I'm more inclined to let those folks define what they're protesting for bigtree Feb 17 #14

There are many, many entities organizing different groups around different messages right now. Pushing for WhiskeyGrinder Feb 17 #15

We should definitely be pushing the anti-constitutional behavior of Elon Musk and DOGE. GoodRaisin Feb 17 #16

like schoolhouse rock said... eShirl Feb 17 #17

I would also like the continual referring to him as a FELON to end. Abolishinist Feb 17 #18

President Musk & the First Felon. CrispyQ Feb 17 #32

Democratic billionaires and other pro democracy billionaires Meowmee Feb 17 #19

The ruling class has no interest in opposing the ruling class. Voltaire2 Feb 17 #30

Yes, they do Meowmee Feb 17 #45

Good idea! Wild blueberry Feb 17 #21

Agreed. highplainsdem Feb 17 #22

IMHO, we must do both. Passages Feb 17 #23

Diverse signage demanding equity for all would be inclusive of everyone's concerns. Harker Feb 17 #26

Pro-Constitution, Anti-Monarchy Pinback Feb 17 #27

Left populism is the answer to right populism. nt. Voltaire2 Feb 17 #29

When another Luigi can't take any more, aocommunalpunch Feb 17 #31

It's a very valid OP. bucolic_frolic Feb 17 #33

good points one and all et tu Feb 17 #34

"the Constitution IS America, and without it, there is no America" says it NoSheep Feb 17 #35

"Why won't you stand up and defend the Constitution?" Yes, THIS is the framing. Beartracks Feb 17 #36

Let's start countering the myth of bootstrap billionaires. And tie them to slavery. Clouds Passing Feb 17 #37

Thank you! yellow dahlia Feb 17 #38

Very good post misanthrope Feb 17 #42

Does that mean that eating the fuckers is out of the question? Getting caught up Autumn Feb 18 #46

Or... kentuck Feb 18 #47