@SnappleBC
Labor is the defining characteristic for myself also. But not all labor.
Labor that builds something (carpenter, machinist), or creates something (artist, farmer),or works something (ditchdigger,chef,maid) are different than someone who moves money around digitally, or gives speeches, sermons. Or even one who makes a living as a professional golfer or gambler.
I would have to separate the classes by wealth.
Those who have enough and those who don't.
And even though I fall into the class who have enough, I still pull for those who do not. Because I remember the days when I didn't.

The identities TPTB hand us to choose from are bullshit... sure. But you know what identity is meaningful to me? I'm a part of the 99%. I have no yachts. I don't own a single vacation home anywhere. I'm 53 and struggling to find employment as I watch what we managed to save for retirement dwindle down.

I identify as a worker rather than a plutocrat. I think that identity is perhaps the only meaningful one in the current world.

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Even though this isn't DKOS I'd still like to clarify something. I fully recognize that in the game of class warfare minorities get screwed in extra special ways. I also recognized embedded racism towards blacks in particular whose roots run deep in our society and I'm in favor of smart reparations. So yes, I think all the "-isms" are important. I just believe we won't win ANY of the "-isms" until the 99% realizes we are all on the same team. Rest assured that my plans for "economic justice" start at the bottom of the food chain not the middle. Also rest assured that economic justice isn't the only kind of justice I'm interested in. But you have to admit, being able to feed and clothe your family is pretty important. It's not enough but it is crucial.

I say "labor" is the only identity that matters more as a strategic statement than a literal one. It's the first step that needs to happen.

@lizzyh7

Hating on half the people who are also caught up in the same bait ball as you is unwise. There are lots of areas myself and Republicans agree on. I try to work those areas and suggest that we can get back to bickering about bathrooms once we've regained control of our own government.

its the labels. Labels make it too easy to scapegoat. And by using them, we buy into our owner's mind set. We use their tools to divide ourselves. I know I'm guilty with my hate of Repugnants. Must learn to stop that. It's not easy, it goes against everything we've been taught so very well.

@Pricknick gets us thru many prickly circumstances. Have observed those with the skill to reflect or "shine on" bad vibes. It's not really about fitting in so much as avoiding detection. The invisible hand steering progress.

I fit in many places and likely go unnoticed.
Suits me fine.