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A huge percentage of the problem is what people think is left.
https://politicalcompass.org/uselection2016
Hilary was right of Trump, just less authoritarian. The whole caravan spectacle was basically fallout of her time as secretary of state under Obama.
Liberalism coopted equality from socialism. Rainbow capitalism will underpay and shrinkflate all the poors equally in the name of the shareholders.
Conservatism coopted a man being entitled to the sweat of his brow. Profit is what's left over after reinvesting in the business and wages. Every cut corner of quality and penny of retirement savings denied is more riches for the ruling class. Workers eagerly defend their bosses entitlement to the sweat of their brow.
Media plays the masses that deserve both against itself.
You should check out some Adam Curtis Documentary.
The century of self; It's about frueds cousin understanding psychology and starting the type of marketing we see today and how it's gained traction in politics and government.
The Trap; I haven't finished it. But it seems on point. its been awhile but I believe this one is more about geopolitics. Proxy wars and stuff like that. Manipulating other countries for our (us) profiting.
Hyper normalization was good as well. i dont think it was the main plot or talking point but it mentions Trump's tactics in NYC in the 70s. Buying up the poor and selling to the rich.
There's a channel on YouTube that has all them for free. I think it's official.