Published April 26, 2017 in Warp & Woof The Professional Class in America: Time to Step Aside? William Sundwick Lately, there has been much written about the changing role in American politics (perhaps, Western democracies, in general) of the upper middle class – we are now calling them the “professional class.” How did this socialContinue reading “The Professional Class in America: Time to Step Aside?”
Author Archives: William Sundwick
Link from Nautilus
Is poverty genetic? … interesting scientific evidence
Link from Think Progress
Financial catastrophe in real estate may be first big impact of climate change in U.S. … says Joe Romm
Link from The Nation
New party comin’ round in USA? I could join … maybe takeover of Dems is a bit much, tho’!
Link from Bloomberg
AL, MS, GA can’t become “New Detroit” without UAW! That was real engine of middle class arrival of blue collar workers in 50s and 60s
Link from AlterNet — Review of Move Fast and Break Things
Hate Peter Thiel? Larry Page? Get Jonathan Taplin’s new book, “Move Fast and Break Things” — he hates the digital monopolies, mostly because they killed the music business. Interview from AlterNet.
Link from The Hill
Bernie Sanders’ main strength has always been that “I” next to his name, that’s why he re-registered as Independent after the primary. Dem apparatchiks who think that hurts him as spiritual leader of party don’t understand American political dynamics … future belongs to left, get ppl off their sofas to vote, don’t waste time tryingContinue reading “Link from The Hill”
Social Entropy: Tribalization and Decline of Elites
Published April 14, 2017 in Warp & Woof Social Entropy: Tribalization and Decline of Elites William Sundwick Collective Consciousness Shared cultural experience, often reaching back centuries, is what determines many social behaviors, from voting behavior to social attitudes like racism or sexism. It is passed from generation to generation — the basis of class identityContinue reading “Social Entropy: Tribalization and Decline of Elites”
Link from The Nation
Gary Cohn has temporarily triumphed in Trump palace intrigue … he represents the very heart of neoliberalism, not in the interests of the American people! But, since DJT listens to whoever has kind things to say to him, day to day, expect return to his roots soon … more white nationalism, more neo-nazi antisemitism,Continue reading “Link from The Nation”
Links from Vox and Business Insider
Great post from Vox.com on strategic approaches to “deep decarbonization” Henry Blodgett from 2013, worth a reminder … economy mostly about DEMAND, investment is only a seed!