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world wide wally

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4. I hate that term "neoliberal"

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Wed Jan 23, 2019, 02:27 PM

Jan 2019

For anyone other than total wonks, it just sounds like neocon with all of its negative connotations. Thomas Hartman uses it all the time and I'll bet 99% of his listeners just think he is talking about the new liberals. I suggest you all can that term if you use it. All 10 of you.

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Teachers Are Rising Up to Resist Neoliberal Attacks on Education [View all] marmar Jan 2019 OP

Article's Use if the Neoliberal Buzzword Makes It Suspect TomCADem Jan 2019 #1

No I read Henry Giroux regularly and he's spot on. marmar Jan 2019 #2

What's the difference between a "neoliberal" policy Blue_Tires Jan 2019 #3

I hate that term "neoliberal" world wide wally Jan 2019 #4

More on charters and school privatization, appalachiablue Jan 2019 #5