Congress should also consider whether public-sector unions are appropriate in the first place,” one of Project 2025’s policy books argues, asserting that—until the labor revolution of the mid-20th century—“these unions were not compatible with constitutional government,” and “it is hard to avoid reaching the same conclusion” today.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Biden would endorse these groups.
The story could probably be more accurately framed as “groups that like to publicly present themselves as liberal like to play both sides because they know the right-wing groups will (most of the time) keep their donations secret”.
“I’m playing both sides so I always come out on top.”
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More proof that “private foundations” only exist to evade income tax. And, liberals evade taxes, too.
But I thought my NPR was garbage librul propaganda lol
Billionaires pulling strings that benefit them and their interests dont seem to have an issue with someone’s ‘politics’?
Color me surprised… I believe it goes “its a big club and we aint in it” or something like that..
Everyone still thinking the US politics is two parties. Its 3. Repubs and dems to keep the populace divided/distracted and the third is the billionaires at helm.
> Meanwhile, American Compass is working to create a coalition of thinkers drawing on conservative values for family, community, industry, and strong social and political institutions to advance economic ideas that ensure markets are serving people and their communities. Launched in May 2020, they have published and hosted discussions with thinkers from across the conservative and broader political spectrum. In September, they released a joint-statement calling for a renewed conservative labor movement that elevates worker voices in economic and market discussions, which was signed by a number of prominent conservative figures, including Senator Marco Rubio and former attorney general Jeff Sessions.
So that’s not quite the huge scoop you think it is.
The other “liberal org” claims (emphasis mine)
> Established in 1966, the Hewlett Foundation is a **nonpartisan** philanthropy created through the personal generosity of engineer and entrepreneur Bill Hewlett and his wife, Flora.
Even the article notes that “Hewlett has also passed some money on to more typically conservative economic groups.” But they note that they’re big NPR supporters. So that somehow makes them a liberal org.
> American Compass is working to restore an economic orthodoxy that emphasizes the importance of family, community, and industry to the nation’s liberty and prosperity, by (a) reorienting political focus from growth for its own sake to widely shared economic development that sustains vital social institutions; (b) setting a course for a society in which all families can achieve self-sufficiency, contribute productively to their communities, and prepare the next generation for the same; and (c) helping policymakers navigate the limitations that markets and government each face as means for promoting the general welfare and the nation’s security.
it’s not a terrible strategy….
Hate me some fascism, but sorry, like my tax cutz more
for the last few years knowing what crazy thing crazy people can do this is for survival
I’m in a labor union and I know our PAC funds “labor friendly candidates” regardless of party. Now, 9 times out of 10, that means Democrat. But you will have the occasional Republican that is soft on labor unions and, being in a red state, they’d rather have someone that is likely to get in office but isn’t likely to target them. Especially since we gave them money.
Never heard of either of them
As always, fuck the Walton family and fuck Walmart.
Scratch a liberal and a fascist bleeds
The head of this group has a salary that takes 1/4 of their donations. It’s a good thing they’re so greedy they become ineffectual.
Chump is the strongest democrat ever! Just look at the shape of the wrong wing now!
“Liberal”
It’s all about dividing us. The only thing that threatens power is numbers. Split those numbers in half then the problem is half gone. Wake up America
… I didn’t believe it when someone told me the Democrat campaign is funding the most extreme opposition to appear like the more rational option. THEY HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN DOING THIS!?
Rich people fund both sides of the political spectrum so they always come out on top. This is known.
“I like to play both sides, so I always come out on top.”
Wait so the wealthy organizations that like swinging their money around played both sides, I’m shocked
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Congress should also consider whether public-sector unions are appropriate in the first place,” one of Project 2025’s policy books argues, asserting that—until the labor revolution of the mid-20th century—“these unions were not compatible with constitutional government,” and “it is hard to avoid reaching the same conclusion” today.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Biden would endorse these groups.
The story could probably be more accurately framed as “groups that like to publicly present themselves as liberal like to play both sides because they know the right-wing groups will (most of the time) keep their donations secret”.
“I’m playing both sides so I always come out on top.”
[deleted]
More proof that “private foundations” only exist to evade income tax. And, liberals evade taxes, too.
But I thought my NPR was garbage librul propaganda lol
Billionaires pulling strings that benefit them and their interests dont seem to have an issue with someone’s ‘politics’?
Color me surprised… I believe it goes “its a big club and we aint in it” or something like that..
Everyone still thinking the US politics is two parties. Its 3. Repubs and dems to keep the populace divided/distracted and the third is the billionaires at helm.
Well, the first of these “liberal orgs” [*intentionally* revealed themselves] (https://omidyar.com/reimagining-capitalism-partners/) two years ago.
> Meanwhile, American Compass is working to create a coalition of thinkers drawing on conservative values for family, community, industry, and strong social and political institutions to advance economic ideas that ensure markets are serving people and their communities. Launched in May 2020, they have published and hosted discussions with thinkers from across the conservative and broader political spectrum. In September, they released a joint-statement calling for a renewed conservative labor movement that elevates worker voices in economic and market discussions, which was signed by a number of prominent conservative figures, including Senator Marco Rubio and former attorney general Jeff Sessions.
So that’s not quite the huge scoop you think it is.
The other “liberal org” claims (emphasis mine)
> Established in 1966, the Hewlett Foundation is a **nonpartisan** philanthropy created through the personal generosity of engineer and entrepreneur Bill Hewlett and his wife, Flora.
Even the article notes that “Hewlett has also passed some money on to more typically conservative economic groups.” But they note that they’re big NPR supporters. So that somehow makes them a liberal org.
And they also, you know, aren’t trying to [keep this a secret] (https://hewlett.org/grants/american-compass-for-general-operating-support-4/) or anything
> American Compass is working to restore an economic orthodoxy that emphasizes the importance of family, community, and industry to the nation’s liberty and prosperity, by (a) reorienting political focus from growth for its own sake to widely shared economic development that sustains vital social institutions; (b) setting a course for a society in which all families can achieve self-sufficiency, contribute productively to their communities, and prepare the next generation for the same; and (c) helping policymakers navigate the limitations that markets and government each face as means for promoting the general welfare and the nation’s security.
it’s not a terrible strategy….
Hate me some fascism, but sorry, like my tax cutz more
for the last few years knowing what crazy thing crazy people can do this is for survival
I’m in a labor union and I know our PAC funds “labor friendly candidates” regardless of party. Now, 9 times out of 10, that means Democrat. But you will have the occasional Republican that is soft on labor unions and, being in a red state, they’d rather have someone that is likely to get in office but isn’t likely to target them. Especially since we gave them money.
Never heard of either of them
As always, fuck the Walton family and fuck Walmart.
Scratch a liberal and a fascist bleeds
The head of this group has a salary that takes 1/4 of their donations. It’s a good thing they’re so greedy they become ineffectual.
Chump is the strongest democrat ever! Just look at the shape of the wrong wing now!
“Liberal”
It’s all about dividing us. The only thing that threatens power is numbers. Split those numbers in half then the problem is half gone. Wake up America
… I didn’t believe it when someone told me the Democrat campaign is funding the most extreme opposition to appear like the more rational option. THEY HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN DOING THIS!?
Rich people fund both sides of the political spectrum so they always come out on top. This is known.
“I like to play both sides, so I always come out on top.”
Wait so the wealthy organizations that like swinging their money around played both sides, I’m shocked