Our research for Wall Street’s War on Workers has uncovered compelling evidence that challenges stereotypical views about how working people view divisive social issues.
I do understand your theory. The question is how do we turn it into a verifiable hypothesis? What data might prove or disprove your theory. Our book tries to do that with the mass layoff hypothesis. In a few days I'll put out a newsletter that illustrates more of the reasoning behind the claim. Hopefully, when (if) you read the book, you'll see we've amassed quite a bit of data to support our claims. Thanks for your comment. Les
There's about a 10 percent male/female difference in the survey results, with the women being more supportive of the legalization position. Our crack statistical team (of one!) says it will take time to crank out the exact numbers. Thanks for the question and many thx for your support
George, I totally agree with your critique about even using the term "white working class." We have devoted significant space in the book to discuss the false idea of race and why, reluctantly, we are digging into white members of the working class as a purported group. We also have data that shows that other ethnic groups within the working class also hare beginning to move away from the Democratic Party. We find it necessary to do two things at the same time. The first is to show that mass layoffs are a potent political problem that is undermining democracy. And the second is to undermine the arguments Democratic pundits and politicians are using to justify their reluctance to move away from the working class. I'll be very interested to see if we've threaded that needle to your satisfaction when you see the book. Many thanks for your comment. Les
In the 2020 data set for the survey cited, of the 61 percent who supported the statement on immigration, what was the breakdown of this group by gender?
The challenge to this and other stereotypical views about white workers is extremely important to clarify how progressive political forces must work to rebuild a class conscious working class base. Thanks for contributing to that challenge.
I do have what I think is one important critique. It is inaccurate to use the term "white working class" to define white workers as a group. The working class is multiracial; it is far and above the most diverse and integrated aspect of American society. Individual working class whites are part of that multiracial working class, and referring to them as a separate group is an impediment to building class solidarity.
I disagree with your number reason that working class people are abandoning the Democratic Party because of mass layoffs. Working class people love "strength"; they view Democrats as "weak"; working class people, particularly rural, hate handouts; they view Democrats as the "giveaway kings"; working class people, heck the entire electorate, view the Democrats under Biden as not having taken one step toward (re)solving the numbers of illegals entering the country; At least, Obama with his deportation actions and Trump with his wall made attempts. Biden has taken on every other issue with gusto except the border crisis. Sorry, but these are my counter thoughts.
Hi John,
I do understand your theory. The question is how do we turn it into a verifiable hypothesis? What data might prove or disprove your theory. Our book tries to do that with the mass layoff hypothesis. In a few days I'll put out a newsletter that illustrates more of the reasoning behind the claim. Hopefully, when (if) you read the book, you'll see we've amassed quite a bit of data to support our claims. Thanks for your comment. Les
There's about a 10 percent male/female difference in the survey results, with the women being more supportive of the legalization position. Our crack statistical team (of one!) says it will take time to crank out the exact numbers. Thanks for the question and many thx for your support
George, I totally agree with your critique about even using the term "white working class." We have devoted significant space in the book to discuss the false idea of race and why, reluctantly, we are digging into white members of the working class as a purported group. We also have data that shows that other ethnic groups within the working class also hare beginning to move away from the Democratic Party. We find it necessary to do two things at the same time. The first is to show that mass layoffs are a potent political problem that is undermining democracy. And the second is to undermine the arguments Democratic pundits and politicians are using to justify their reluctance to move away from the working class. I'll be very interested to see if we've threaded that needle to your satisfaction when you see the book. Many thanks for your comment. Les
In the 2020 data set for the survey cited, of the 61 percent who supported the statement on immigration, what was the breakdown of this group by gender?
The challenge to this and other stereotypical views about white workers is extremely important to clarify how progressive political forces must work to rebuild a class conscious working class base. Thanks for contributing to that challenge.
I do have what I think is one important critique. It is inaccurate to use the term "white working class" to define white workers as a group. The working class is multiracial; it is far and above the most diverse and integrated aspect of American society. Individual working class whites are part of that multiracial working class, and referring to them as a separate group is an impediment to building class solidarity.
I disagree with your number reason that working class people are abandoning the Democratic Party because of mass layoffs. Working class people love "strength"; they view Democrats as "weak"; working class people, particularly rural, hate handouts; they view Democrats as the "giveaway kings"; working class people, heck the entire electorate, view the Democrats under Biden as not having taken one step toward (re)solving the numbers of illegals entering the country; At least, Obama with his deportation actions and Trump with his wall made attempts. Biden has taken on every other issue with gusto except the border crisis. Sorry, but these are my counter thoughts.