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In reply to the discussion: America Is Becoming a Bit More Liberal. That's Pretty Unusual Six Years Into a Democratic Presidency [View all]Uncle Joe
(58,349 posts)14. I'm convinced the Internet is having a growing influence on this dynamic.
Liberalism wasn't damaged so much by the Republicans as it was by a ready, willing and able corporate media.
The "liberal" media accepted that label without serious argument and then overcompensated to the corporate/conservative point of view.
The Internet's primary gifts to the people is in inducing literacy and mass debate which in turns fosters reason, this benefits the liberal/progressive point of view.
I believe this Internet induced liberal/progressive dynamic will continue to grow in influence and power, having said that, I'm also convinced the war against Net Neutrality is based on the threat this poses to corporate supremacy and conservative dogma.
Thanks for the thread, babylonsister.
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America Is Becoming a Bit More Liberal. That's Pretty Unusual Six Years Into a Democratic Presidency [View all]
babylonsister
May 2014
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Yes he will and despite all the attempts by the GOP, he will leave office scandal free.
Rex
May 2014
#2
I suppose that he *could* be even further to the right than many Congressional Republicans
MannyGoldstein
May 2014
#88
Comparing Medicare, Medicaid, the Civil Rights Act, and the Voting Rights Act to Heritage Care
Doctor_J
May 2014
#72
You are correct. He wagged his bank youknowhat, and saved us all from utter ruin.
jtuck004
May 2014
#76
That whole shakin' thing seems to be a preoccupation among the leaders these days. While the earth
jtuck004
May 2014
#83
Ha. That was fun. <G>. "apocalyptic scenarios". I have had the same. But over time as I read
jtuck004
May 2014
#85
Didn't say the peasants won, said it would have been a shootout at the OK country club
jtuck004
Jun 2014
#98
The continued growth in inequality, plus all of the corporate-friendly legislation, helps alot
Doctor_J
May 2014
#70
"Normally, the country gets steadily more liberal during Republican presidencies..."
woo me with science
May 2014
#13
Which is why (along with profit) it's being handed to corporate ownership as we speak.
woo me with science
May 2014
#33
People dump on Facebook, but I believe it has been instrumental in spreading a lot of good messages.
Arugula Latte
May 2014
#68
Yeah, maybe they've seen what the "conservatives" are up to .. and they want Nothing to do with
Cha
May 2014
#35
IMO that is good news - they are beginning to understand that we have no place else to go at this
jwirr
May 2014
#29
Not real sure if it's getting more liberal or if the GOP is just more unpopular
davidn3600
May 2014
#46
So the DC Dems will seize on this wonderful news and shift to a full-throated populist campaign
Doctor_J
May 2014
#71