Wealthy White People Exploiting Racial Tension and Economic Anxiety for Political and Financial Gain.
One of the most prescient things said by any president was said by Lyndon B. Johnson, “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.” Read about how this political strategy has been used since the founding of our country.