11 Aug 2022 7:21 pm
the sad fact is, establishment and “anti-establishment” are antiquated terms.Polar1ty » 20 Jun 2021, 5:42 pm » wrote: ↑ What do you mean by “oppose?” Criticizing a government and opposing it are not the same. I would go as far to argue that there really is no opposition today within mainstream US politics since they are all servants of wealthy parasites, oligarchs, & (((certain people))).
There were factions within the Democrat(ic) Party that believed FDR didn’t go far enough regarding SS, MW, and other laws. They were vocal and visceral in their criticisms.
I do not believe these factions “opposed” FDR. He had overwhelming support and the few groups that posed a threat to him (like Huey Long’s followers) were disposed of.
during the height of the counter culture hippie movement, it was not uncommon for certain artists to refuse to perform at certain venues. It was considered selling out, it was a death knell to their “cool” status. Artists like Bob Dylan would not perform on Ed Sullivan show, for example
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-his ... livan-show
The Doors still have some of that same spirit
https://www.campaignlive.com/article/do ... als/521324
Over the past 50 years, greed became the only value and virtue left in American culture. There is no more counter culture, everyone is a cheap prostitute now. Even the wealthiest performers like Jay Leno will shill for any evil pimp, for any destructive product, for just a few more shillings. Being incorruptible is a dead virtue