It is interesting to me that the GOP's dishonest use of the Word "socialism" comes to us straight from our own politics circa 1870, not from Russian politics circa 1917. Of course they know it's a racist dog-whistle with deep connotations for their base.
It is interesting to me that the GOP's dishonest use of the Word "socialism" comes to us straight from our own politics circa 1870, not from Russian politics circa 1917. Of course they know it's a racist dog-whistle with deep connotations for their base.
David, I agree that the 1870's use of "socialism" was the most illuminating aspect of today's Letter. I still like dogs, but I do not care for dog-whistles.
In the 50´s when Eisenhower was President, and he wanted to use FDR's form of government, those Republicans against him and for corporate profit brought the word back. I learned this from one of HCR's amazing lessions.
It is interesting to me that the GOP's dishonest use of the Word "socialism" comes to us straight from our own politics circa 1870, not from Russian politics circa 1917. Of course they know it's a racist dog-whistle with deep connotations for their base.
David, I agree that the 1870's use of "socialism" was the most illuminating aspect of today's Letter. I still like dogs, but I do not care for dog-whistles.
In the 50´s when Eisenhower was President, and he wanted to use FDR's form of government, those Republicans against him and for corporate profit brought the word back. I learned this from one of HCR's amazing lessions.