Discuss the "Red and Blue" Shorthand That Is Being Used

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Essay

Discuss the "red and blue" shorthand that is being used to depict the attitudes of people in the United States, how this shorthand originated, what it depicts, how it has led to an increase in between-group prejudice, and what changes could be made in this "shorthand" to create a more accurate representation.

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Definitions:

Wage Labor

A form of labor where workers sell their labor power for a wage to an employer, under a contract of employment.

Automation

The technology by which a process or procedure is performed with minimal human assistance, often used in manufacturing, computing, and various services.

Capital Pooling

The practice of collecting funds from multiple investors to invest in projects too large or risky for a single investor to undertake alone.

Manufacturing Regions

Areas specifically known for their high concentration of industrial activity, often characterized by the presence of factories, production facilities, and labor resources focused on manufacturing goods.