The Death of American Populism

[Donnachaidh]

http://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Death-of-American-Popu-by-Stephen-Lendman-100320-145.html

The Death of American Populism - by Stephen Lendman

Ideologically it believes governments must provide for the greatest good for the greatest number of people. It opposes concentrated wealth, demagogy, and despotism, and supports democracy, human and civil rights, and social justice - an ideology the 19th century People's Party and 20th century Progressive Party endorsed without majorities.

Until recently, faint echoes remained, sadly silenced after Senator Bernie Sanders and sole House populist capitulated.

Former Kucinich for president consultant, David Swanson, said "he gave in to the power of a false narrative, and that he ought to have said so....I think the corporate media has instilled in people the idea that presidents should make laws and the current president is trying to make a law that can reasonably be called 'healthcare reform' or at least 'health insurance reform.' " I don't excuse Kucinich flipping....I just want to find the right explanation for it."


More at the link above --

[OHdem10]

1. It only dies when we permit it to do so. Populism is lound and

clear on the Right--Dark Populism but populism.

The Marches today--Anti War. and the Rallies tomorrow
will be populism on the left.