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In reply to the discussion: Joseph Stiglitz Sees Terrifying Future for America If We Don't Reverse Inequality [View all]Most American minds are immersed in their own little worlds. In this respect "conservatives" have an advantage. Being unconstrained by reality means that "conservatives" are free to manufacture talking points that appeal to prejudices and misconceptions. While economic conditions are not so favorable the appeal of lies is disconcerting.
But when economic conditions are more favorable "conservatives" have a more difficult time selling their lies. The best example of this are the lies they tried to sell about the Clintons.
This is no reason for us to throw our hands in the air and give up. Quite the contrary, it is all the more reason to fight the oligarchs and to beat them despite their advantages.
They want us to give up. They want us to condemn everyone, and throw our hands in the air in disgust.