Well, turning to a Trot for advice on strategy is like turning to a witch
doctor for advice on medicine.



Robert Naiman
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On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 10:15 AM, Louis Proyect <[email protected]> wrote:

> On 1/21/15 11:04 AM, Robert Naiman wrote:
> > Here's a little homework exercise in pattern recognition for
> > low-information Trots: look back at raises in the minimum wage after
> > Democrats took power. Look at what Democrats were saying about the
> > minimum wage when they were out of power. Notice the high correlation.
> >
>
> Odd. I always assumed that the rise in minimum wages was related to
> struggles led by fast food workers et al. In any case, the reason the
> Democrats got pounded in the midterm elections was because wages had
> stagnated. The "recovery" meant more jobs in the low-wage service
> industries.
>
> In any case, all this is besides the point since Hilary Clinton will do
> nothing to redress economic inequality. If she is elected, it will only
> be because the Republican was seen as more scary. However, if Jeb Bush
> or some other "RINO" is the nominee, you can expect an all-out assault
> on working people and minorities. The only alternative is one based on
> class, not empty populist rhetoric.
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