Solidarity among oppressed groups is crucial from "summary" of The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins
Solidarity among oppressed groups is crucial. Throughout history, those in power have used divide-and-conquer tactics to maintain control over the masses. By pitting different groups against each other, the ruling elite can ensure that their power remains unchallenged. This strategy has been used time and time again to keep the oppressed from uniting against their oppressors. In my experience as an economic hit man, I have seen firsthand how powerful this tactic can be. When the people of a country are divided along lines of race, religion, or ethnicity, it becomes much easier for those in power to exploit them. They can manipulate these divisions to their advantage, turning one group against another in o...
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