The DSA’s dumbed-down definition of working class is designed to deceive
Though he did not fit that definition, as the son of an upscale restaurateur and an attorney. And as someone who survived on 100% disability benefits. But it’s Platner’s definition itself that deserves derision since his broad definition of “working class” is so vast as to be rendered useless.
- ▪Though he did not fit that definition, as the son of an upscale restaurateur and an attorney.
- ▪And as someone who survived on 100% disability benefits.
- ▪But it’s Platner’s definition itself that deserves derision since his broad definition of “working class” is so vast as to be rendered useless.
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Before Graham Platner was forced to bail from his Maine Senate bid over multiple allegations of domestic violence and sexual abuse, the silver spoon “democratic” socialist said something dumb enough that it should have proven as disqualifying as the Nazi tattoo.“My definition of working class these days is essentially anybody who makes money from wages,” Platner said. “If you work for a living and you go out and put in hours and you pay taxes just like everyone else, I think that’s quite fair.” Recommended Stories Paramount delays Warner Bros.
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