How politics becomes a matter of life and death for the working class | Édouard Louis | Buitenhof

[@s.s.3296]

I respect him. He is brilliant.

[@alumpyhorse]

it would be wonderful to see the Netherlands have a wake up call about the ever-growing wealth gap. The less-advantaged among us are rarely the ones commenting on political broadcasts or engaging in politics, as the interviewee says, for many reasons- lack of opportunity, lack of resources, education, time. [add to that the 21st-century problem that so many are turning to social media for their news. this needs to be addressed straight on by anyone who wants a healthy country] there is a disconnect between politicians and constituents. politicians enact rules that benefit the corporations and the moneyed classes over Jan Alleman. All in the name of the mighty Euro. The neoliberal policies of the last 15+ years have been a travesty, and follow the US in lockstep. I do wish someone could answer this: why, why would the Netherlands follow the United States in any policy area?

[@DFandV]

Politics should no longer be a poweful tool but a submissive tool.

[@bharetiedhorai4652]

Zeker een goed gesprek. Broodnodig. Thank you mister Belleguele, for candid contribution. Literature & revolution, sounds as a fine pair to me 🪷.

[@jhoenjet]

Politics are not for the people, but to fill their own pockets, meanwhile pretending that we need them.

[@Pincer88]

And that's where the "gilettes jaunes" and populism come from (among other things). Since the early 1990ies politics has become predominantly a game by and for the well to do and in thus reflects their values and outlook on life (for example on political correctness, emphasis on dealing with climate change as opposed to poverty and a preoccupation with financial-economic narratives instead of a societal one). That doesn't apply to every single politician, but those in discord with this have to fight an uphill battle. The French economist Piketty has made it abundantly clear to where that has lead most western societies and it's alarming. We're on the verge of returning to feudal relations between the haves and have-nots. Time to reclaim democracy for the greater benefit of all, not just for the happy few.

[@blokschaaf8941]

Annoying how the host seems to focus just as much on her fake British pronunctiation as on the interview, feels quite shallow and uninterested

[@gerieveen4561]

premier kutte zoek maken is hollandistan bevrijden, de champagne staat bij mij al koud voor de dag van de bevrijding, pow!

[@matthijsbos4870]

Not sure what this dude is trying to say, except for stating the obvious.

[@fongponto]

that remark can only come from from someone who belongs to a priviliged milieu and only knows "the obvious" from tv, books and schools... and cinema

[@matthijsbos4870]

@@fongponto nope, he describes 'the way the cookie crumbles'. My experience comes from time in the Slums of Africa, Asia and living among farmers. The people of the slums of Mumbai laugh at this joker. in their eyes he is a rich, privileged and has ZERO right to complain.

[@fongponto]

@@matthijsbos4870 the way you talk and think shows a petty and poor understanding of other human beings and circumstances, despite your experiences

[@jahermos]

Sounds like you’re not listening to the interview… or like you have bad comprehension skills.

[@alienillusi0n]

It's not obvious to everyone.

[@JanAndhisfiets]

So what is he proposing? Revolution and then?

[@ayrton56612]

Put in practice a new system with direct dymocracy, more taxes on passive income and less taxes on labour income.

[@keemsterbaas7156]

@@ayrton56612 Exactly. The time the left lacked vision of where we should aspire to as a society in more direct terms is coming to an end. With even the Financial Times admitting neoliberalism is crumbling at its very core and the government will (have to) retake a more dominant role in the economy in the nearby future.

[@ayrton56612]

@@keemsterbaas7156 Not entirely what I am for. I want less government, just fairer taxes.

[@fongponto]

literature as a source of confrontation - is more about an inner revolution and changing your choices on a personal level.

[@fongponto]

@@ayrton56612 fairer taxes is in essence a luxury problem compared to when your income is so low that every xtra cut is an infringement on your basic needs