Many Democrats continue to believe that the racism of average Americans — many of whom voted for Barack Obama twice — explains why Donald Trump won. This moralism suits party elites who would rather demonize the public than address growing inequality.

Many Democrats continue to believe that the racism of average Americans — many of whom voted for Barack Obama twice — explains why Donald Trump won. This moralism suits party elites who would rather demonize the public than address growing inequality.

  • shalafi@lemmy.worldBanned from communityEnglish
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    2 months ago

    My parents never talked politics, at least not to me, but I think it was upon Reagan winning that dad made a comment about, “We (Americans) always vote by our wallet.”