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Re:Populism and the Economics of Globalization [pdf] by justforFranz on Wednesday June 21, 2017 @01:44PM (#14606137)
Not to let Hillary Clinton off the hook, much of her appeal was about defending & protecting minorities (and women) from continued discrimination. And from what we've been shown during the campaign and since then, discrimination is alive and well - even if it doesn't affect you personally.

But yeah, I doubt Hillary would have helped labor to generate the kind of pricing power they need to keep the society from caving in.

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Re:Populism and the Economics of Globalization [pdf] by maxxxxx on Wednesday June 21, 2017 @02:25PM (#14606547)
"much of her appeal was about defending & protecting minorities (and women) from continued discrimination."

Making this your main platform is just a losing strategy.

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Re:Populism and the Economics of Globalization [pdf] by throwawaymanbot on Thursday June 22, 2017 @02:27PM (#14614257)
Rabbiting this line is pointless. Its too easy to fact check. 2 mins on google, can show you this was not her main platform at all. She had an entire economic plan, health plan, etc.

And I was brought up to think that there is nothing wrong with showing ALL people respect. Women (and minorities included)

Im assuming you may think, or have been brought up different.

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Re:Populism and the Economics of Globalization [pdf] by throwawaymanbot on Thursday June 22, 2017 @02:34PM (#14614300)
No one can. The difference is Clinton Dems know this. Trump told his voters differently, and they believed him. The reality is not going to change, and he cannot change it. Even if his supporters believe he can.

Discrimination is alive and well, and thats exactly why people feel strongly about thwarting it. Im not sure if I was looking at a different campaign, but there were many more primary points to her Campaign than "protecting and defending Minorities" as you casually put it. Its easily seen on Google.

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