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In reply to the discussion: This is quite a long article, but I hope you all will read it. [View all]senseandsensibility
(17,429 posts)23. Exactly
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and it might go even deeper than that. For instance, many don't understand that the government benefits they rely on (such as Medicare) were initiated by Democrats and depend on a true democracy to continue. That's just one example of course, but remember the "Keep the Govt. out of my Medicare!" signs? The entire idea of what a representative government can do for people has been demonized and not taught for decades now.
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There is a new documentary out called "Bad Faith" that traces some of the root causes of this mess
BlueWaveNeverEnd
Apr 28
#2
Robert Kagan is an American neoconservative scholar. He is a critic of U.S. foreign policy and a leading advocate of
Celerity
Apr 30
#62
I'm so sorry, my dear TygrBright! All of it shows up when I click it. It's a gift link and it all should be there.nt
CaliforniaPeggy
Apr 28
#12
I expected that there would be an x, searched for one, but, none was visible on my phone screen.
wnylib
Apr 29
#42
Orleans has a link the post right above yours that should work. Give it a try! His post #20.
CaliforniaPeggy
Apr 28
#25
I'm working through the whole article and am amazed that so many Democrats signed the Southern Manifesto
erronis
Apr 28
#19
I think, JFK kind of "put them" to sleep, and LBJ followed to "open their minds"
Justice matters.
Apr 29
#56
Thank you for posting it on Facebook, and for making me smile, my dear HUAJIAO! ♥ nt
CaliforniaPeggy
Apr 29
#30
I believe that things will get better, my dear nolabear, but first we must decisively win this election!
CaliforniaPeggy
Apr 29
#32