A wave of progressive populism is defying political gravity (ie big money) and upending primary season in the US. It’s exhilarating to witness.
Of course there are many factors shaping this shift, most unique to the US.
But there is an underlying feeling that we share in Canada, and its importance cannot be overstated.
People are furious with ultra rich, powerful elites.
The social contract has been broken. People who work for a wage or salary (not a dividend or bonus) just can’t make the household math make sense.
And we’re looking up at the unlimited wealth of the 1% and we are pissed.
This groundswell of populist rage is legitimate, and it’s a completely predictable consequence of our economic system and how it has been managed for the last 50 years.
The desire to push back against the smug arrogance and creepy impunity of elites is a defining force in politics today.
It will either be harnessed by progressive politics, to balance the scales of society and make a fairer economy for all…
Or it will fuel fascism.
That’s the choice. And happily, it's up to us!
Which is why I’m so grateful to be doing the work of rebuilding the NDP into a national fighting force for the working class, and to see so many people rushing through the wide-open doors of our movement.
HAMILTON WINS HIS FIRST RACE FOR FERRARI!!!!
41 points behind Antonelli!!!!!!
A truly sensational drive... I think he would've won without the VSC as well
CHAMPIONSHIP IS ON