The Politics of Distraction
Summary: Analyzes how the Racial Shield hides a massive class chasm and divides the working class.
The Racial Shield: The political establishment uses the racial wealth gap as a "strategic wedge" to protect the elite asset economy.
Architecture of Resentment: Focusing on the $8,110 Analytical Cushion at the bottom fuels "line-cutter" stories and breaks class solidarity.
The Unified Goal: Reframing the issue as a Class Chasm (Bottom 80% vs. Top 20%) allows for a unified movement for structural solutions.