I’d argue it started with FDR not the cold war. FDR did end up healing many Americans, but the concessions given slowed and/or completely stopped many workers movements in the US.
The middle class wouldn’t emerge until the late 1940s, but the groundwork was set in the 30s
It also dampened the flames of revolution, preventing things from becoming extremely way better forever. Social democracy is a concession that can always be taken back by the capitalist class. Socialism and the elimination of classes should be the goal.
It was the same fear though, there was a really strong working class movement in the US after the great depression, and a lot of communist organizing happening within unions.
I’d argue it started with FDR not the cold war. FDR did end up healing many Americans, but the concessions given slowed and/or completely stopped many workers movements in the US.
The middle class wouldn’t emerge until the late 1940s, but the groundwork was set in the 30s
I like how slightly appeasing the socialists made the country way better for decades. Moar!
It also dampened the flames of revolution, preventing things from becoming extremely way better forever. Social democracy is a concession that can always be taken back by the capitalist class. Socialism and the elimination of classes should be the goal.
Sadly not all of what FDR wanted to change got implemented; like universal healthcare. Even if Truman and Johnson tried to pass it years later.
RIP left wave USA 1930-1975
RIP right wave China 1980-2015
It was the same fear though, there was a really strong working class movement in the US after the great depression, and a lot of communist organizing happening within unions.
That is why I called them concessions
fair