That's a nice long neck you got there, Poindexter.
Hey, that reminds me, I have to sharpen my guillotine.
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That's a nice long neck you got there, Poindexter.
Hey, that reminds me, I have to sharpen my guillotine.
The French Revolution was also supported by the outspoken writings and speeches of an intellectual élite that came to shape most of what European culture has evolved to since.
This élite demanded education for the masses, freedom of the press, derived a non-religious base for social order from the natural laws discovered and popularized by the Enlightenment.
Now... the USA... intellectual élite... rich people spending to educate the masses... naah, don't see it.
This guy may actually be among the best they can recruit.
At least hes just a millionaire and not a billionaire. We can trust him
Please.
Sure seems like the rich are doing everything they can to see what they can get away with before it pops off.
Good. We're tired of billionaires hoarding OUR wealth, the wealth WE created, as well as the politicians paid by and for those same billionaires rigging the system on their behalf.
As any Marxist-Leninist knows though, the best time to strike the revolution is after you've gained the support of the public and elucidated class consciousness. We need more Leftists in political power first spreading the message of class warfare before we get there.
Because otherwise this "revolution" will be entirely selfish and unorganized and will make it harder to get anything accomplished.
I'm not convinced they couldn't use one right about now. Not like the current govt appears able to sort out the problems on it's own, after all.
Good.
Seems like a good place to drop this very timely link from one of my favorite youtubers: