Ken
O’Brien
The whole basis for the rise of the racist right led
by Donald Trump has its foundation in economic grievances.
Underlying all the inflammatory rhetoric against
minorities, immigrants and trade is the perception by the middle class that
they have lost any prospect for economic stability and growth.
While Trump has seized upon the time-worn themes of
demagoguery that blames today’s problems on “those people”, the reality is far
simpler.
