In government and politics, there has always been an establishment that meets privately and decides matters and sets directions. Said establishment (E) then has their installed elected so-called leaders execute and codify into law and policy their decisions. It’s like they are puppet masters and the ultimate goal is controlling the area for power and money. Often times, the leader is a seemingly nice person.
It’s a Wonderful Life: This classic holiday movie actually is a good way to explain the E to young people. George Bailey was set to attend college and travel the world but the family’s savings and loan provided homeownership to working people. Mr. Potter and the E were in a constant battle with the Bailey family because they were helping people come up. When Potter saw an opportunity he “came for” George Bailey and nearly destroyed him. An angel showed George how much good he had done for the town by showing him what the area would have been like without him. When the townspeople realized George was in trouble, the outpouring of support was exceptional.
Obama: Democrats love them some Bill Clinton; he was a great president. The party establishment decided that it was Hillary Clinton’s turn to be president. However, the people were feeling the junior senator from Illinois. Barack Obama had a message of change—a departure from the status quo. To many voters, the E selecting Hillary Clinton without their input brought thoughts of a plantation mentality—we will decide for you and you will like it. The people revolted and history was made.
Firestone Plant in Albany: As quiet as it is kept, Firestone had a South Georgia community committee involved in the site selection of their new plant. This plant brought hundreds of good-paying jobs to the region but the E in most south Georgia towns gave Firestone the cold shoulder. Why? The establishment was made of farmers who require labor to pick their crops. Their response to Firestone was “if you pay poor people this much money, who is going to pick my crops…go away.”
USDA Pickford case: The U.S. Department of Agriculture for decades had a three person county committee that decide who received federal farm loans. Of course, the E controlled the committees and poor Black farmers couldn’t get ahead without the same support other farmers were experiencing. Black farmers were losing family farmland while the E smirked all the way to the bank. In farming, when you need money to plant, fertilize or harvest, you need it now. After the failure of those farms, E members would buy those farms and hire the original owner to work it for him. That situation sounds like sharecropping and the USDA paid minority farmers $2.3 billion to right their actions. But, many voters continue to blindly support the E. They must want the crumbs from the table after the E feast.
Django Unchained: While fictional, the movie Django Unchained gives two interesting examples of dealing with the E. Django learned the bounty hunting business from a fair man but they encounter Samuel L. Jackson’s character, Stephen, on a plantation. Stephen would spy on other workers and do anything to keep his status with the E.
Understanding/Solutions : What the Establishment doesn’t understand is that a rising tide lifts all boats—it’s not us vs. them. It’s all of us vs. failure. The voices and concerns of the Establishment have always been heard and that wouldn’t change. However, all voices need to be heard because people aren’t invisible. People almost make themselves invisible when they don’t vote—the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Keep watchful eyes for those doing the bidding of the E. The Establishment seems cowardly as they throw rocks and hide their hands. The E will “come for” anyone they can’t control or anyone who questions their actions. Evidentially, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Sanford Bishop are all con artists and swindlers. We know better.
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