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13. This country is ruled by a corporate oligarchy.

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Sun Feb 3, 2013, 02:23 PM

Feb 2013

There will be no change in the general direction of policy until we get serious about standing up and getting the money out of our political system.

Reform of the system to remove corporate influence is the ONLY thing that could give us a ghost of a chance of changing the direction this country is on.

It is the single issue we need to be focused on. Otherwise, we will get more of the same, and all the political plans and promises and excitement about candidates are just theater.

The system will remain rigged until the people decide to stand up and demand the corporatists out of it.

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"The right is screwed." [View all] babylonsister Feb 2013 OP

totally screwn!!1!!!1 putitinD Feb 2013 #1

I hope so, but it is amazing how effective hatred is as a glue to hold together tblue37 Feb 2013 #2

I believe that John2 Feb 2013 #7

Be warned that quite a few will now infiltrate the Dem and Progressive ranks. kelliekat44 Feb 2013 #3

You are absolutely right. Many are already reluctant to affiliate with their party. CrispyQ Feb 2013 #11

Only 6% of scientists consider themselves to be Republicans? Victor_c3 Feb 2013 #4

I'm hoping that 6% figure is correct TxDemChem Feb 2013 #5

They do not care as long as they get their money. Rain Mcloud Feb 2013 #6

+1. The Repub strength is in that fact. They don't have to have their act together. Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #8

There is a leader waiting. Jeb Bush. 2nd in command: Rubio. In just a couple Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #9

I largely agree, with one critical exception Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #10

Never forget how their lies can affect the undercurrent hatred many have though. libtodeath Feb 2013 #12

This country is ruled by a corporate oligarchy. woo me with science Feb 2013 #13

The common enemy will hold them together davidn3600 Feb 2013 #14

And it's all by design. woo me with science Feb 2013 #15