North Carolina and Republicans' push to the extreme right

[opebo]

I just had dinner with three elderly (55,58,72) Republicans - expats here, all from Illinois of all places - and it was an eye opener.  I hadn't met people like that in a long time, and they seriously support not only the kind of policies being implemented now in NC, but even 'armed insurrection' (not really, just bluster in their beer, the poor old nincompoops).  Very typical older white voters I guess, but seeing them in the flesh reminded me where the other side is coming from:  for certain they hadn't a rational idea in their heads, it was all just pure racism and outraged privilege.

[opebo]

Lower taxes, smaller government, and  =/= more economic freedom

[opebo]

As noted in the article, it's pretty incredible to think about the fact that only 30% of Texas children under 5 are white (non-Hispanic). That could mean that in about 50 years or so, 70% of the entire Texas population could be minorities.

It is really very encouraging, in the sense that it makes it seem their disenfrachisement will come to naught.  However I think the masters will do whatever it takes, I really do.  I don't think those poor little babes-in-arms will ever vote even as we think we do.

[opebo]

As noted in the article, it's pretty incredible to think about the fact that only 30% of Texas children under 5 are white (non-Hispanic). That could mean that in about 50 years or so, 70% of the entire Texas population could be minorities.

It is really very encouraging, in the sense that it makes it seem their disenfrachisement will come to naught.  However I think the masters will do whatever it takes, I really do.  I don't think those poor little babes-in-arms will ever vote even as we think we do.

What the hell are you talking about?

Work harder on your reading comprehension, young airhead.  I simply believe 'democracy' will not be allowed to continue if it threatens Capital.  Or even the pretense of democracy.

[opebo]

What on earth makes you think one threatens the other?

You have a good point - voting does imply an acceptance of the yoke.

[opebo]

What on earth makes you think one threatens the other?

You have a good point - voting does imply an acceptance of the yoke.

Voting determines the yoke. I'll agree it's always been and always will be about the lesser of two evils.

No you miss the point.

[opebo]

No you miss the point.

how so

Read a book, man.  Its common on the left to be skeptical of liberal democracy (a capitalist subterfuge) and to prefer violent revolution of some sort.