"You know, I tried to talk about good roads and good schools and all these things that have been part of my career, and nobody listened. And then I began talking about niggers, and they stomped the floor." 1962, George Wallace, Democrat, after winning governor of Alabama.
Yes, George Wallace was a Democrat. While 45 eerily resembles this trait of "doing whatever will get me elected", (and yes their bigotry) and showing his true colors, Trump is no George Wallace. Wallace was an educated, well respected and successful lawyer who, early in his career, was know for being a bulldog for fairness...even for blacks, but to a point.
What we can learn from everyone today, being so strident in party alliance, is that both Republicans and Democrats have been very fluid and interchangeable through time. Abraham Lincoln was a Republican. Neither party can claim exclusivity of good. What is important today?
We need more options. Both parties TODAY are beholden to corporations first and foremost. Our disgruntled arguments are diluted by this duel between party alliances and they are strident from both camps.
To progress and go forward we need progressive, forward movers and shakers. They are there if you pay attention. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times". How we perceive and act will be up to us.
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