• eldavi@lemmy.mlEnglish
    101·
    2 days ago

    That kind of class consciousness on the American national stage from a white man veteran? I think that’s relatable to a giant swath of otherwise apolitical or even chuddy Americans.

    very true imo, but his wealth classifies him petite bourgeoisie and this class has a well documented history of siding with fascism over socialism when it comes down where it matters.

    • ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works
      41·
      2 days ago

      I can see that interpretation, since he IS a small business owner of an oyster farm.

      Having been a shellfish farmer myself, but on the west coast, my perspective is that it’s closer to tenant farming than being petit bourgeoisie. The self employed and small growers all had to rent tideflats to work.

      But yes, ultimately it is the same function since some other owners as I remember absolutely were just seeking to separate themselves from labor.

      • eldavi@lemmy.mlEnglish
        6·
        1 day ago

        you’re right about him being relatable to chuds.

        i think platner’s is the modern representation of an american liberal; now more aware than the liberals were before.

        and i’m convinced that it’s entirely because of tiktok – class-conscientious and palestine became mainstream thanks to tiktok.