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Enthusiast

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8. I am 60 years old and I have never had less faith

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Mon Jun 17, 2013, 08:59 AM

Jun 2013

in the government or institutions than I have now.

It's clear the main problem is corporate influence in the media, campaigns, elections, legislation and decision making.

Apparently, those holding office want to keep things the way they are.

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Michelle Rhee's husband, mayor Kevin Johnson, closes 9 schools in Sacramento [View all] HiPointDem Jun 2013 OP

"What's the Matter with Sacramento?" ReRe Jun 2013 #1

apparently fraud, theft & child molestation are no bar. HiPointDem Jun 2013 #6

Clearly.... ReRe Jun 2013 #9

her husband died recently. HiPointDem Jun 2013 #11

I'm so sorrry... ReRe Jun 2013 #14

here's the thread if you'd like to leave condolences or pm her. HiPointDem Jun 2013 #15

. blkmusclmachine Jun 2013 #2

Hopefully the parent-trigger lawsuit that worked in LA will work in Sacramento. msanthrope Jun 2013 #3

Hey, they gotta pay for that new arena for the Kings! n2doc Jun 2013 #4

That tells us the reality right there. Enthusiast Jun 2013 #5

Truly... ReRe Jun 2013 #7

I am 60 years old and I have never had less faith Enthusiast Jun 2013 #8

du rec. xchrom Jun 2013 #10

The mayor operates a charter school?! KamaAina Jun 2013 #12

I'd say. Pretty sick how they're essentially forcing them into the charter schools now. reformist2 Jun 2013 #16

k&r Starry Messenger Jun 2013 #13

Sac's previous mayor was a good Democrat dreamnightwind Jun 2013 #17