If I were given to conspiracy theories, I'd say "identity politics" is a ploy to divide and conquer.
So long as we continue hating each other(The other side, right or left), we aren't hating our government. We have plenty of fingers and places to point.
Let the people fight amongst themselves. Business will still go on, as usual.
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One who finally understands. Keep the masses engaged in tribal politics, while the rich rob society blind.
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Manufacturing Consent should be required H.S. reading.
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As should Bob Altemeyer's The Authoritarians.