"America's elite understands that today's poor are a potential powerhouse." (87). I decided to choose this passage because it seemed to me a little complex. When I first read it I thought, 'How can a population so poor, even presumed weak by most Americans, become powerful?' At the same time, it's a passage that I believe can be broken down so that anyone can understand it.
One issue that I decided to talk about is how poverty is depicted in politics. It's almost as if it's taboo. Here is an article that touches on the subject:
http://politicsofpoverty.oxfamamerica.org/tag/2012-election/
The just of the article is this: The economy is in crisis. With every election comes a "new hope"; a more unified nation. What's not on the forefront during election time is poverty. It's just not something that seen as a priority in politics, no matter the political party. I know a lot of people would argue that the Democratic Party is "for the people, by the people" or what have you, but in reality, what has EITHER party truly done for the impoverished citizens of America? Most have shunned and demeaned them. The people of America want solutions to poverty and the only way to do that is to make sure that the president is addressing these issues. According the the article, "Speaking up for the poor is not only vital, but it is a winning argument that resonates with a majority of Americans who want to find viable solutions". How much longer can the issue of poverty be ignored?
To sum everything up, the only way to keep the elite on top is by keeping the poor people poor and uneducated, especially when it comes to the root of their poverty.
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