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Aristotle said in a pure democracy the poor get together and take property of rich. James Madison made sure in the Constitution and formation of legislature, that safeguards were in place to protect the ruling class.
Like Aristotle, Madison argued - there are only two ways for democracy and business elite to co exist:
Reduce inequality or muffle democracy. Don't allow the poor to be tempted to take control.
The 1960s and 70s were a watershed
The once passive population organized and pressed demands agst. the status quo. Activism was involved in decision making thru their efforts.
against proxy wars
agst. racial divide, more minority rights demanded
Women's rights and recognition of Earth movement changed our relationship to environment.
The national consiousness changed.
it changed consciousness
Questions/protestors caused and produced fear
Powell memorandum 1970s was a study that produced information in which the elites thought they were losing their grip on the masses.
Jon and Albert talk about what it's like to be Latino in America