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BocaHoo91

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You really think "white working class" or even "working class" concerns are


a "myth"? I think we can debate the cause(s) of these concerns and whether immigration is a legitimate driver (I don't think it is), but do you dispute that there is a large portion of the US that has basically treaded water for the last 30-40 years with a general erosion in sense of security (both job security and retirement security). Outside of a skilled trade (plumber, electrician, auto mechanic), I can't imagine trying to get by without a college degree nowadays, yet 60% of working adults do NOT have a college degree.

I agree that Trump is tapping into a dark place and creating scapegoats for working class problems/concerns (it's what demagogues and populists do), but are you saying their problems/concerns don't exist? The average 50-55 year old has ~$125K saved for retirement and does not have a pension. They are a layoff away from being in a pretty bad place financially and no path to EVER retiring. Immigration has nothing to do with this situation, but it is still a problem. Democrats will fail to recognize this at their own (continued) peril, imo.

(In response to this post by WahooRQ)

Posted: 06/22/2018 at 12:36PM



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