“That’s why Obama’s message of “change” for no other sake but change resonated so well with them.”
Well, the way I see it, every generation want to see themselves as heroes. For those leaning to the left, that means battling some “monster” of injustice. But the previous generations already defeated most of the real injustices that plagued our country.
So either they have to keep inventing new monsters (like “transphobia”), resurrecting old ones (like the hate crime hoaxers keep trying to do), or they need a paradigm that can be more permanent, like Obama’s “change for the sake of change”, which is just Trotksy’s “permanent revolution” repackaged.
A common enemy is an important element of group dynamics, so yes Democrats need an enemy even if they must invent one.
““change for the sake of change”, which is just Trotksy’s “permanent revolution” repackaged.”
When any movement is institutionalized it becomes corrupt. The well meaning intentions of every movement invariably become corrupted because the heart of mankind is itself corrupt. We should guard ourselves against becoming so corrupted. But I am certain that we will not.
That being said. This elementary school teacher requires a millstone around his neck.