I think the "it ISN'T about economics" argument is, ultimately, a deeply right wing position.

[Ken Burch]

41. And if I had ever argued that we need to put the fight against bigotry to the side, you'd be right

to be calling me out.

It doesn't sideline the anti-oppression cause to address economic issues at the same time.

All I'm saying is that it isn't possible to defeat social oppression and bigotry in complete isolation to anything else.

Fighting social oppression can and should be prioritized...the creation of an inclusive economic model is complimentary TO fighting that struggle.

And I condemn anybody who would actually tell any historic oppressed group that everything will be taken care of "come the revolution" or who would tell you to shut up about the injustices you face.

But that isn't what I'm talking about, and(while he could have phrased a lot things differently) it wasn't what Bernie was talking about in his campaign-nor IS it what the left I'm a part of is talking about now.

Can we please switch from confrontation to dialog? In truth, we're on the same side and most economic justice advocates are also social justice advocates-and before 2016, I never heard anyone arguing that the causes of social justice and economic justice were in any sort of tension or rivalry. People in both groups were working together and in general gave each other the benefit of the doubt. I think we can get there again, and that we need to if any of us are going to defeat our common enemies.