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Appalachia

theHandpuppet

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6. Good post.

Reply to greatlaurel (Reply #5)

Mon Oct 20, 2014, 09:49 AM

Oct 2014

As we've seen lately, it's virtually impossible to discuss classism, even the classism that is too oft evident on DU, without a lot of condescending name-calling or outright denial. I've brought up the subject before (some of those threads are saved to my DU Journal) but to my dismay I think the atmosphere has grown increasingly worse. That was the primary motivator in creating Appalachian Group, a place where we can engage in some rational discourse about these issues with like-minded folk who truly care.

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Very interesting article. I will keep 'Grist' in mind. appalachiablue Oct 2014 #1

I should visit there more often. theHandpuppet Oct 2014 #2

Interesting article, but I think I disagree with him somewhat. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #3

I'd agree with you theHandpuppet Oct 2014 #4

A lot of the lack of sympathy is due to classism that is rampant in the US. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #5

Good post. theHandpuppet Oct 2014 #6