re: #11 Hecuba’s daughter

Bret Stephens — and the need for Democrats to be avid supporters of capitalism

I know that it’s Bret Stephens — the ersatz Never-Trumper who is also Never any progressive candidate but…

Assuming Trump isn’t brought down early by his treason or corruption, the problem we face in 2020 is that the GOP (and modern Conservative Parties in general) excel at getting a devoted following by promoting fear and hate of the “other”. In order to achieve victory, we need to develop the same level of fear directed at climate change and environmental apocalypse. Before Pearl Harbor, most Americans either outright supported the Germans or felt we could stay on the sidelines. We couldn’t motivate sufficient support for the Allies in WWII until we suffered a direct attack. We need to do something now to generate a similar level of unity and purpose.

What Stephens doesn’t want to admit is Capitalism’s flaws. The Dems are being more honest about it these days instead of rah rah capitalism is always right. It’s not