

What a smarter Trumpism would sound like
Nov 7, 2019
Michael Lind, a visiting professor at the University of Texas and co-founder of the New America Foundation, dissects the evolution of Trumpism with keen insight. He introduces the concept of a 'new class war' that embodies cultural dimensions in class identity, reshaping political dynamics. Lind critiques the contrasting economic strategies between the U.S. and China, urging a strategic reevaluation. He also highlights the complexities of political identity and class alienation, emphasizing the need for a new social settlement to address deepening divides.
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The New Class War
- Michael Lind defines class based on upbringing and education, not just current income.
- This emphasizes the hereditary nature of class, even in societies that claim to be meritocratic.
Class as Identity
- Class identity significantly influences political behavior, encompassing culture, norms, and values.
- This challenges traditional views of class based solely on material self-interest.
Radical Elites?
- Radical movements often originate within the professional-managerial class, like Occupy Wall Street and Jacobin.
- Lind explains this by noting that political movements are often led by elites or dissident elites.