

Transmissions Ep. 15: Elections Special 2024
Nov 4, 2024
Join Speaker 2, an astute commentator on political dynamics, as they delve into the 2024 elections and the frustrations in the current electoral landscape. They address the disillusionment voters feel toward both parties, critiquing the influence of donors on candidates. Explore the evolution of culture wars in mobilizing political support, along with the challenges of re-industrialization amid economic shifts. The discussion extends to the complexities of class dynamics and shifting loyalties, revealing a landscape rife with skepticism towards established political structures.
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Elite Control
- The wealthy elite control everything and don't want a critically thinking populace.
- They want obedient workers who accept increasingly worse conditions.
Political Priorities
- Politicians prioritize their class interests over election outcomes.
- Democrats would rather lose than concede to progressive policies.
Democratic Strategy
- Democrats aim to demonstrate that election threats won't yield policy concessions.
- Kamala Harris's campaign exemplifies this strategy.