The Hartmann Report Daily Take: Modernization Theory: The Key to Understanding the GOP’s Hatred of the Middle Class
Jul 1, 2025
Exploring the hidden ties between middle-class wealth and democratic power reveals why certain Republican policies aim to undermine this link. The conversation dives into modernization theory, highlighting how a wealthy middle class fosters democratic engagement. It also addresses the alarming issue of home title theft, urging homeowners to be vigilant against fraud. Finally, the discussion emphasizes how the decline of the middle class fuels populism and threatens democracy, driven by elite interests.
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Middle Class Threat to GOP
- The GOP aims to weaken the middle class to diminish democratic demands and better serve the ultra-wealthy.
- Modernization theory shows that as the middle class grows wealthier, it more strongly demands democracy and representation.
Court Bias Towards Wealth
- The U.S. Supreme Court has increasingly favored corporate and wealthy interests, easing their influence over government.
- This judicial bias undermines democratic rights for ordinary citizens and strengthens special interests.
Economic Growth Fuels Democracy
- Economic growth empowering the middle class fosters stable democracies demanding rights and fairness.
- Since 1981, GOP policies have reversed middle-class gains, reducing democratic influence and shifting wealth upwards.
