minus-squarewater@lemmy.worldtoNo Stupid Questions@lemmy.world•Why people consistently vote against their own interests to benefit the rich?linkfedilinkarrow-up11·56 minutes ago“If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.” –Lyndon B. Johnson linkfedilink
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“If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.”
–Lyndon B. Johnson