To the liberal class, every big economic problem is really an education problem, a failure by the losers to learn the right skills and get the credentials everyone knows you’ll need in the society of the future.

Thomas Frank
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The liberal class of our time is one that holds a very narrow view of the world, and of the role that government should play in it. They believe that society can be organized around a few basic goals, such as equality and justice. The future, they believe, will be a place where people can get what they need from free access to the internet. In short, the view is so narrow that it does not even include the goal of individual success. In order for society to have any chance of being fair and just, it needs to include all individuals. To do this, we need a system that includes everyone, that gives everyone a chance at success, and that encourages all individuals to work hard and achieve their goals.

Source: Listen, Liberal: Or, What Ever Happened To The Party Of The People

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