I’m pretty sure that much of the most progressive stuff in The New Deal were concessions made to labor unions. FDR didn’t do it from the kindness of his heart.
You’re exactly right. This is outlined in “The S Word” by John Nichols. He was pressured by ardent socialists/communists and actually LISTENED to that pressure. Leading to setting up some of the most important safety nets in US history.
Imagine if socialists/communists ACTUALLY had a chance to take the reins and go further
Sure but just like when a liberal makes a mild concession to progressives nowadays the hogs bray “communist communist!” all about it and that’s what’s being polled here
I’m pretty sure that much of the most progressive stuff in The New Deal were concessions made to labor unions. FDR didn’t do it from the kindness of his heart.
You’re exactly right. This is outlined in “The S Word” by John Nichols. He was pressured by ardent socialists/communists and actually LISTENED to that pressure. Leading to setting up some of the most important safety nets in US history.
Imagine if socialists/communists ACTUALLY had a chance to take the reins and go further
Sure but just like when a liberal makes a mild concession to progressives nowadays the hogs bray “communist communist!” all about it and that’s what’s being polled here