It’s been a stereotype for at least the last 50 years. Why has this never changed? Why has organized labor not had a substantial effect for such an essential part of the workforce?

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    So, apparently you don’t care how many people suffer and die so you can claim a moral victory.

    If that’s not the voice of privilege I don’t know what it.

    And I don’t want to fight. I’d much rather find an acceptable compromise and be able to make gains afterwards [like Frederick Douglas did when he backed Lincoln over the Abolition candidate.]

    If you feel the need to be a martyr, go ahead. Don’t drag other people down with you.

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      There is no final victory. Ever. Not even an imaginary moral victory.

      There is only and has only ever been the fight.

      It’s human nature.

      Case in point: The tone of your comment above is combative and accusatory, rather than friendly or neutral. Why?

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        If you want to fight, you have to be prepared to lose.

        Your words.

        You are the one with the idea that it has to be a fight.

        Like I said, it’s better to compromise and take small victories instead of push for a heroic resolution.

        And, unless you feel like answering the question I posed* before, don’t bother to answer.

        *I asked why we should do as Frederick Douglas did, supporting imperfect candidates who might be persuaded in the future, over ‘perfect’ candidates with no chance of winning?