[jonathankoren]

The fact that I'm here in 2016 having to defend the 1870s is mind blowing to me. And yet, through out contemporary American politics, it's basically a widespread effort to repeal the 20th Century.

[pnathan]

> The fact that I'm here in 2016 having to defend the 1870s is mind blowing to me. And yet, through out contemporary American politics, it's basically a widespread effort to repeal the 20th Century.

It does get quite amazing, doesn't it. And, thank you. :-S

[doomtop]

I think there might be parallels here to many other political issues where income inequality is involved.

[jonathankoren]

It's also blatant partisan politics. See arguments to repeal the 17th Amendment.