Re: [blind-democracy] Re: Flag Idolatry Is a Pathology That Crushes Real American Values

To All Users of Paper Towels!

Yes, we certainly did find ourselves on a downward trend during the
Clinton administration. It should have served as a warning that the
Working Class no longer had a political party to defend their
interests. But it certainly did not begin with Clinton. Remember the
words, "I'm from the government, and I've come to help"? Ronald
Reagan laid much of the groundwork that, over the next 37 years saw
the erosion of Collective Bargaining. The attack on Labor Unions,
which had never let up since the 1920's, was intensified. Remember
the Air Traffic Controllers? The Establishment's attack on this union
was no accident. Here was an organization that had fought for decent
wages, good benefits and retirement, along with other benefits not
enjoyed by other hard working Americans.
I remember clearly the Reagan strategy. The Air Traffic Controllers
were painted in the Establishment's Media as greedy Anti Americans.
They were demonized to the point that other labor unions turned their
backs when called upon for support. Yes, Reagan's administration got
the ball rolling, but the destruction of that proud organization came
at the hands of Labor, itself.
But Ronald Reagan was certainly not the beginning of Labor's downward
slide. Following the end of World War II, America's corporations
began to flex their muscles. The victory by the Allied Forces opened
the world markets to American Capitalists. Not only did they have
reduced competition for the sale of their products, but they saw a new
cheap labor force of eager, starving workers. In addition, women
began entering the job market here at home. And of course, without
seeming to be aware, it began taking two wages in order for average
American families to stay even with the economy.
But until Clinton, Americans believed that we had a Political Party
that fought for the working class. By the time Barack Obama eased
into the Oval Office, the new Corporate Democratic Party was well
entrenched. The proof was made clear when the "People's Choice"
Bernie Sanders was kicked to the curb by the DNC.
The Empire's Ruling Class is moving forward toward tyranny. Anyone
speaking their concerns, or demonstrating them by public actions, are
quickly branded as Anti American. If they happen to be of a color
other than White, they are hinted to be Terrorists. The Mass media is
fairly well under the control of the Empire, even NPR has been forced
to knuckle under. And now the push is on to take over the Internet.
Once that happens there will be no public access to the diversity of
opinions that are an integral part of democracy. But most Americans
will not notice the changes for years. Life for them will go forward
about the same. Maybe times will call for tightening the belt a bit
in order to get by, but that's what Americans have to do in order to
stay "free". Well, that's what Americans are told they must do. Such
belt tightening does not apply to the Ruling Class.
Did anyone notice the arrogance demonstrated by Donald Trump, as he
tossed out rolls of paper towels to desperate Puerto Recons?
""Qu'ils mangent de la brioche", "Let them eat cake."!!!

Carl Jarvis


On 10/4/17, Bob Hachey <bhachey@verizon.net> wrote:
> Hi Miriam,
> Yes, in a way, that is a make believe world. More precisely, it is in many
> ways, the world that existed in the mid-1990's before the real impact of
> Clinton's crime and welfare reform bills took hold. IT was a time of less
> income inequality than we have today.
> No doubt, we have regressed considerably since that time.
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blind-democracy-bounce@freelists.org
> [mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@freelists.org] On Behalf Of Miriam Vieni
> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 6:52 PM
> To: blind-democracy@freelists.org
> Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Flag Idolatry Is a Pathology That Crushes
> Real American Values
>
> Well, I listened and it sounded like a make believe world, certainly not the
> one we inhabit. We're living in a doomed country.
>
> Miriam
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blind-democracy-bounce@freelists.org
> [mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@freelists.org] On Behalf Of Bob Hachey
> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 5:50 PM
> To: blind-democracy@freelists.org
> Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Flag Idolatry Is a Pathology That Crushes
> Real American Values
>
> Hi miriam, Carl and all,
> Great article by Mr. bordman heer. Seems to me that some white folks are
> using their offense at others taking a knee as an excuse to sweep the real
> issues here under the rug. IMHO, anyone who is truly offended by those who
> decide to take a knee and do not recognize their right to do so do not have
> a good understanding of free speech and our bill of rights. I am offended by
> the blood and soil marchers of sharlottesville, but I do reluctantly
> recognize their right to march.
> Seems like Trump is trying his best to fan the flames of angry patriotism as
> expressed by the far right and I am concerned that he could succeed.
> Here are two views of patriotism.Thomas Jefferson once said that "from time
> to time, the tree of liberty must be nourished by the blood of patriots."
> Oscar wilde once said that "Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious."
> In my younger days, I might have chosen to side with Jefferson. Today, I
> proudly side with Wilde.
> Pasted below my name is a link to a speech given by Michael douglas's
> character in a movie entitled The American President which brilliantly
> describes free speech and the right to protest. . This was an impromptu
> speech given in the East Room of the White House. President Andrew Shepard
> was asked by a member of the press to explain his membership in the ACLU.
> This question was first posed by Republican opponent Bob Rumson. In reply,
> Shepard gave a speech that I long to hear from a real American president.
> For those who haven't heard the speech before, you're in for a reall treat.
>
> Bob Hachey
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> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zemrWBIc_hE
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