Educational videos to help counter Republican attacks

by Kay B | Aug 21, 2024 | Issues | 0 comments

From Bea Dixon, independent Democratic Party Activist…. + Kamala is going to get attacked by the Right, by the establishment, for her economic policies that will elevate many of us, make life better. Let’s prepare ourselves! It’s going to be mean. + Already yesterday on PBS Newshour David Brooks said that she was “illiterate in the field of economics”, that “addressing price gouging will lead us into socialism”. + We need tools to counter these attacks! + Are you familiar with Robert Reich’s work? He is a professor, author, lawyer, and political commentator who worked in the administrations of presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter and served as Secretary of Labor from 1993 to 1997 in the cabinet of Bill Clinton. + Professor Reich has been very outspoken these past few years about our economic system that keeps many Americans trapped (not just the poor). He wrote that “we must ignore the scaremongering tactics Republicans throw at us. He reminds us that for the last 85 years, Republicans have been yelling ‘socialism’ at every initiative designed to help Americans”. Apparently, even Truman said that “when Republicans use the slogan ‘Down with Socialism’ what they really mean is ‘Down with Progress'”. + Reich created a series of short videos in which he debunks myths about our economic system that keep us blind. They are short, easy to understand, fun, and perfect tools to educate ourselves and our constituents: + Debunking myth #1 – Economics is an objective science that has nothing to do with politics or morality, or power. Debunking myth #2 – The government obstructs the free market Debunking myth #3 – The rich deserve to be rich Debunking myth #4 – Corporate donations are free speech Debunking myth #5 – The market does not play favorites Debunking myth #6 – Global trade is good for everyone Debunking myth #7- America is socialist (video) Debunking myth #7 – America is socialist (text) Debunking myth #8 – Corporate tax cuts create jobs + We can help Kamala by making sure that people around us have an opportunity to watch these videos.