30 years ago another mother told me she thought one of her most important jobs as a parent was to raise more good young men. I took that to heart and fundamentally believe that involves empathy. Having empathy for these boys at all stages, that empathy shown for them is caught and they can then show it for others, so that the culture of status games can be channeled to leverage power and resources for others rather than hoarded. It is a challenge at times for women/mothers to cultivate empathy in the midst of a culture that devalues women, that celebrates me-ism instead of we-ism. I believe culture is a huge lever in this battle, and we are making progress. Look at the narratives explored on the 911 tv shows as examples. We can all continue to improve our communication and relationship skills throughout our lives in service to building a better world, demonstrating our values will build the trust to make that “possibility world” of empathy, kindness, and solidarity that results in enough resources, fairness, justice, and respect….all the things we want for ourselves. I continue to think if mancala (in which you more often win thru the strategy of giving) rather than monopoly was the quintessential childhood game, how might that transform American culture (of all kinds, business, entertainment, narratives) and the world?
Good article but as an older white male who has fought the progressive fight my entire life I would like to add how disappointed I am with the lack of good PR by national Dems who should have been shouting from the rooftops how great Biden was doing as President. I would also add how disappointing the blue state legislators and governors have been in not expanding universal vote by mail which not only boosts voter turnout BUT saves tax money which appeals to white middle class and lower income workers!!! Same with combining the local elections with the even year elections! Moves which could have been combined with free breakfast and lunches for school kids or for universal Pre-K which cuts crime according to law enforcement experts- again appealing to lower and middle class working folks!
This is why the so called GOP is so despicable. They are using racial warfare and blatant racism to lure white male voters. The fact that it is working is what I have a hard time with. White males are the most privileged in our nation and frequently vote against their self interest. They go for racists who do not deliver on any promises. They believe it when they are told they are under attack. The corporate media is complicit in this as they rarely tell the truth on anything. This election and our country’s very survival is at stake and all they can say is “What about me?” The lies that vance and trump and the entire republican party have told continue to go unchecked. Media outlets have normalized the republican kind of talk. It is sad that we continue to repeat the worst of our history over and over again. The beneficiary of bad policies does not want those policies to change. Sad indeed. Musky is a bigoted person who gets massive government subsidies. He should be deported for his actions alone.
you're very right about the media and normalizing such horrible talk. there are two sides, and one can't be favored over the other, so no matter what they say, it has to be deemed acceptable.
The corporate media should be reporting the truth and not normalizing this kind of talk. They should call it out for what it is - blatant and vile racism!
Good points, and a lot to think about. I wish Mr Zacharin had highlighted this part: “I always tell people that the class struggle is the fundamental struggle, and at the end of the day, we should be trying to highlight for working class white men why they have more in common with a working class Black man than they do with any CEO.” It breaks my mind to see someone like J D. Vance snuggling up to Musk or Peter Ariel while simultaneously talking about class struggle.
30 years ago another mother told me she thought one of her most important jobs as a parent was to raise more good young men. I took that to heart and fundamentally believe that involves empathy. Having empathy for these boys at all stages, that empathy shown for them is caught and they can then show it for others, so that the culture of status games can be channeled to leverage power and resources for others rather than hoarded. It is a challenge at times for women/mothers to cultivate empathy in the midst of a culture that devalues women, that celebrates me-ism instead of we-ism. I believe culture is a huge lever in this battle, and we are making progress. Look at the narratives explored on the 911 tv shows as examples. We can all continue to improve our communication and relationship skills throughout our lives in service to building a better world, demonstrating our values will build the trust to make that “possibility world” of empathy, kindness, and solidarity that results in enough resources, fairness, justice, and respect….all the things we want for ourselves. I continue to think if mancala (in which you more often win thru the strategy of giving) rather than monopoly was the quintessential childhood game, how might that transform American culture (of all kinds, business, entertainment, narratives) and the world?
This is the last ruined demographic for them.
Good article but as an older white male who has fought the progressive fight my entire life I would like to add how disappointed I am with the lack of good PR by national Dems who should have been shouting from the rooftops how great Biden was doing as President. I would also add how disappointing the blue state legislators and governors have been in not expanding universal vote by mail which not only boosts voter turnout BUT saves tax money which appeals to white middle class and lower income workers!!! Same with combining the local elections with the even year elections! Moves which could have been combined with free breakfast and lunches for school kids or for universal Pre-K which cuts crime according to law enforcement experts- again appealing to lower and middle class working folks!
This is why the so called GOP is so despicable. They are using racial warfare and blatant racism to lure white male voters. The fact that it is working is what I have a hard time with. White males are the most privileged in our nation and frequently vote against their self interest. They go for racists who do not deliver on any promises. They believe it when they are told they are under attack. The corporate media is complicit in this as they rarely tell the truth on anything. This election and our country’s very survival is at stake and all they can say is “What about me?” The lies that vance and trump and the entire republican party have told continue to go unchecked. Media outlets have normalized the republican kind of talk. It is sad that we continue to repeat the worst of our history over and over again. The beneficiary of bad policies does not want those policies to change. Sad indeed. Musky is a bigoted person who gets massive government subsidies. He should be deported for his actions alone.
you're very right about the media and normalizing such horrible talk. there are two sides, and one can't be favored over the other, so no matter what they say, it has to be deemed acceptable.
The corporate media should be reporting the truth and not normalizing this kind of talk. They should call it out for what it is - blatant and vile racism!
Good points, and a lot to think about. I wish Mr Zacharin had highlighted this part: “I always tell people that the class struggle is the fundamental struggle, and at the end of the day, we should be trying to highlight for working class white men why they have more in common with a working class Black man than they do with any CEO.” It breaks my mind to see someone like J D. Vance snuggling up to Musk or Peter Ariel while simultaneously talking about class struggle.
Sorry to have misspelled Mr. Zakarin’s name.