Trump stokes division with racism and rage - and the American oligarchy purrs | Race | ... - 0 views
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This goes beyond mere hypocrisy. Top CEOs have amassed more wealth and power than at any time since the “robber barons” of the late 19th century – enough to get legislative outcomes they want and organize the system for their own benefit.
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They know that as long as racial animosity exists, white and black Americans are less likely to look upward and see where the wealth and power really has gone.
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They’re less likely to notice that the market is rigged against them all. They’ll cling to the meritocratic myth that they’re paid what they’re “worth” in the market and that the obstacles they face are of their own making rather than an unjust system.
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