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Ep 219: How Elites Concern Troll 'Waste' to Gut Social Welfare and Divide the Working Class

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Wasting Away: Rhetoric and Reality in Welfare Reform

This chapter critiques recent political maneuvers aimed at cutting federal programs under the guise of efficiency, revealing the far-right ideologies driving these changes. It examines how the concept of 'waste' is weaponized to shape public perception of social welfare and critiques the narratives used by elites to undermine universal healthcare and social safety nets. The discussion highlights the historical roots of these ideas, their implications for marginalized communities, and the dangers of dividing the working class through manipulative storytelling.

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