[neverdem]

Yes, it does matter, because it’s only those who either remember the 60s, or who have a strong understanding of the actual history of the 60s (and the 70s, to boot), who have sufficient understanding to know what the inevitable consequences are when you start a race-war. Those who do not are all too susceptible to being coopted into thinking that they’re participating in just another virtuous fight for liberation.

You're not seeing my point. Folks will react to protect their interests like they did in 1968 and 1972, especially when it hits them with violence or in the pocket book. They don't have to remember 40+ years ago. Human nature doesn't change.

[Oceander]

You're not seeing my point. Folks will react to protect their interests like they did in 1968 and 1972, especially when it hits them with violence or in the pocket book. They don't have to remember 40+ years ago. Human nature doesn't change.

That didn't do that much to change the minds of the vapid 20-somethings who voted for Obama. Some people, many below 30, but increasingly, too many people over 30 too, can't see the forest for the trees.