Here's an example to show the illogic and just petty anger of the Nepenthe (and others) position regarding Bernie.
If you could hypothetically say that eliminating the welfare state would make every Black person a millionaire, Bernie would object to eliminating it. He thinks the welfare state is good, and would benefit more people to remain in place. (Ignore that he thinks more millionaires would be a bad thing, we could make them simply "upper middle class" except this means you're effectively a millionaire with the modern dollar.)
Now some people could criticize Bernie for this, but you know who can't? People who also support the welfare state remaining. They too would "sacrifice" Black people for the "greater good" for everyone.
Do I think Nepenthe would take this hypothetical offer? Absolutely. Would she ever admit it publicly on there? Not a chance.
If you could hypothetically say that eliminating the welfare state would make every Black person a millionaire, Bernie would object to eliminating it. He thinks the welfare state is good, and would benefit more people to remain in place. (Ignore that he thinks more millionaires would be a bad thing, we could make them simply "upper middle class" except this means you're effectively a millionaire with the modern dollar.)
Now some people could criticize Bernie for this, but you know who can't? People who also support the welfare state remaining. They too would "sacrifice" Black people for the "greater good" for everyone.
Do I think Nepenthe would take this hypothetical offer? Absolutely. Would she ever admit it publicly on there? Not a chance.
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