Tom Kunich wrote:
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Unsubstantiated accusations

The rigid class system in the US is rarely spoken of, and if one does
mention it, the neo-cons immediately cry out "class warfare!!". They
don't want any attention drawn to the rapidly disappearing middle class
of the US.

are followed by wishful thinking

This is the class system that people in the United States are decrying.
Moreover, EVERY person in the USA can move up to the limits of their ability
if they wish. In Europe that simply isn't the case as you can discover
simply by talking to any factory worker.


Of course, one can read more widely and get closer to the truth. The
recent Economist article has already been cited. Here are others:

http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0127/p21s01-coop.html

http://www.cipa-apex.org/toomuch/art...05/May23a.html

and an interesting summary of the research:

http://www.urban.org/publications/406722.html

As an immigrant and naturalized citizen the great appeal of the US is
that amidst the clutter and noise of the extremists, there is the calm
center where reasoned discussion prevails. Although, of late, it seems
that the center has shrunk or maybe it's just because I'm spending my
time on rbr.

Gabe Brovedani