Summary: Yesterday’s post examined how the Right sees Trump and the resurgence of populism. Today’s looks at the Left. So far they largely ignore that they agree with much that Trump says. Is this based on political tactics (probably short-sighted) or class distinctions (those ignorant stupid proles refuse to follow their leaders)? Much depends on their ability to see America without such blinders. I doubt either progressives or populists can defeat the 1% alone; an alliance will prove attractive to each.
Economic Populist Rage by John Darkow.
Contents
- Typical elitist condemnation of populists.
- Watch for a similar revolt on the Left.
- Conclusions.
- For More Information.
(1) Typical denunciations of Trump by establishment voices
“Donald Trump Is Transforming the G.O.P. Into a Populist, Nativist Party”
By good liberal journalist John Cassidy at The New Yorker, 29 February 2016
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