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  • "Or look at the term "Identity politics", which was coined back in the
    70s (ffs) by activists wanting to establish a common language shared
    by people with different experiences and is now used as an insult by
    bigots, cunts and edgelords who feel that has been too successful.
    "

    But also that it is used as a propaganda/divide and rule tactic by the reactionary international; see how well Trump & Co. (Murdoch/Fox News, Mercer/Bannon, Cummings, etc) have taken this viewpoint and turned it into a political weapon to their advantage.
    My point actually reinforces what you said.

  • Since those people never argue honestly, would not having any "identity politics" made any difference?

    They could have then targeted by income class, if you are poor it is your fault and BUT IMMIGRANTS anyway.

    Some people argue more focus should be on income inequality as they think identity politics is maybe overshadowing that, but not sure if focusing only on that would have made the above any more honest.

  • I'm not arguing for or against identity politics in any form, just that reactionary forces have become really adept at inverting left-wing paradigms and using them against progressive politics.

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