The fact is that progressives of all stripes have deliberately chosen to work inside the framework of US capitalism. They are only willing to put forward baby steps towards reform. There is no coherent defense against the efforts of the filthy rich to impose their will on every government and non-government organization in support of their drive to protect their existing wealth, and open the gates to exploitation of their wealth to create more wealth. For a particularly ugly demonstration, take a look at this discussion and the links it contains by the PBS ombudsman explaining the relationship between David Koch and the Boston and New York PBS channels. Nothing to see here, folks; David Koch is just fine with PBS. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that NPR has now dismantled its environmental desk.
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Peterson has given a lot to pbs also....
ReplyDeleteThe fact is that progressives of all stripes have deliberately chosen to work inside the framework of US capitalism.
ReplyDeleteMy generation was thoroughly brainwashed to worship capitalism and fear socialism.
As just one example, why do "progressives" advocate Medicare-For-All (private for-profit providers) but not VA-Care-For-All (public providers) ?
Contrary to what you read in the oligarch-controlled media, the VA provides customer satisfaction that is at least as good as Medicare while costing less than Medicare. Ditto for UK's socialized health system.
Dan with ptsd often the sufferer wont stand up for themselves so the VA care might poll higher than a purely civilian system. ..
ReplyDeleteSo the satisfaction might be there in surveys but the alleged cost savings are probably a result of denial of care.
They should poll the veterans spouse (if they still have one...)
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