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Breaking News... [View all] MrScorpio Jul 2013 OP
The Depravity Of A Crumbling Nation On Display For The World To See cantbeserious Jul 2013 #1
I agree completely. There's not much here worth saving or defending.... bowens43 Jul 2013 #3
It was never actually "just and compassionate" - remember the polichick Jul 2013 #6
Robber barons and the Guilded Age tblue Jul 2013 #47
^This JRLeft Jul 2013 #72
I don't think it is the people,. it is the corporate-military that runs things. Civilization2 Jul 2013 #10
IT heaven05 Jul 2013 #13
If you follow the thread you can see what I am responding to; Civilization2 Jul 2013 #28
if heaven05 Jul 2013 #33
The capitalists and their toadies in the political class.... socialist_n_TN Jul 2013 #30
true enough heaven05 Jul 2013 #36
" the corporate-military that runs things", "the government" < They ARE "the people". jtuck004 Jul 2013 #81
+ a gazillion. love_katz Jul 2013 #90
The people failed to the extent that they have not got off their ass while their rights are being Dustlawyer Jul 2013 #17
"they have not got off their ass" tblue Jul 2013 #51
I stand corrected. What I am talking about would require far larger numbers.. Dustlawyer Jul 2013 #92
Those that vote on the basis of the "sound bites" that that money buys are the problem. xtraxritical Jul 2013 #65
It is a grand idea, but the humans haven't evolved enough. Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #75
Just and Compassionate? NOLALady Jul 2013 #83
While I agree that there is not much worth saving, AllyCat Jul 2013 #91
what the hell are you talking about? Dustin DeWinde Jul 2013 #95
+10000000 heaven05 Jul 2013 #9
That's a bit broadly sketched. How about a fucked up state with fucked up laws? MADem Jul 2013 #18
to you heaven05 Jul 2013 #37
The nation isn't crumbling because of one shitty verdict in one shitty state that has been shitty MADem Jul 2013 #41
whatever heaven05 Jul 2013 #42
in corporate/fascist amerikkka it could be nike's new slogan ... just don't do it MichaelSoE Jul 2013 #2
I will never give up on doing the right thing for this nation bluedeathray Jul 2013 #4
you heaven05 Jul 2013 #11
It's not being done bluedeathray Jul 2013 #12
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing handmade34 Jul 2013 #14
The heaven05 Jul 2013 #15
The same judge who ripped the defense a new asshole the other day? MADem Jul 2013 #19
I heaven05 Jul 2013 #23
I think the verdict sucks. I think ascribing motives to the judge is a bridge too far. MADem Jul 2013 #26
you heaven05 Jul 2013 #27
The prosecution should have hired you then, since you can't be fooled. MADem Jul 2013 #32
whatever heaven05 Jul 2013 #34
They just don't get it. mstinamotorcity2 Jul 2013 #57
a heaven05 Jul 2013 #59
and we won't mention the Troll Patrol mstinamotorcity2 Jul 2013 #62
She allowed John2 Jul 2013 #38
I did not watch the jury selection so I cannot speak to that. MADem Jul 2013 #45
the heaven05 Jul 2013 #48
Now you're being rude and nasty and not reading what I am saying, so you have a nice day. nt MADem Jul 2013 #50
Well, maybe you John2 Jul 2013 #53
I don't know the judge, I didn't watch the jury selection, but if she's a Democrat, I kind of doubt MADem Jul 2013 #54
The judge is a life long Democrat 7962 Jul 2013 #43
yeah heaven05 Jul 2013 #44
Stop with John2 Jul 2013 #46
10-4 heaven05 Jul 2013 #49
I was responding to the poster who said she was a republican. 7962 Jul 2013 #52
you heaven05 Jul 2013 #64
No clue as to WHAT? You said she was a republican. She's not. 7962 Jul 2013 #80
Oh heaven05 Jul 2013 #82
i also blame the entire sanford florida NOjustice system. hopemountain Jul 2013 #86
Well, there's that, too. MADem Jul 2013 #87
oh yes, there is that - hopemountain Jul 2013 #89
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2013 #21
What those "racist and ignorant white people" fail to undrestand is... Hubert Flottz Jul 2013 #22
thanks heaven05 Jul 2013 #31
If we rise up will you help get the military on the side of the people? xtraxritical Jul 2013 #67
Each minority death, each foreclosure, each bluedeathray Jul 2013 #73
right there with you nt hopemountain Jul 2013 #84
Ain't it the truth. nt DLevine Jul 2013 #5
He's right. TxDemChem Jul 2013 #7
So succinct and true abelenkpe Jul 2013 #8
+ underpants Jul 2013 #16
It's a rightwing nation now Joey Liberal Jul 2013 #20
+1000. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #24
Looking more like prewar Germany in the USA every day. Hubert Flottz Jul 2013 #25
I heaven05 Jul 2013 #40
+10000000 heaven05 Jul 2013 #35
One of my very favorite comedians loudsue Jul 2013 #29
Florida elected Rick Scott. Enthusiast Jul 2013 #39
In a year that young people stayed home.... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #58
Hopefully that won't happen in 2014. nt Enthusiast Jul 2013 #60
Like I've said, young people learned mid-terms matter. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #61
K&R Tree-Hugger Jul 2013 #55
Yeah, no shit. +1,000,000 calimary Jul 2013 #56
K&R suffragette Jul 2013 #63
He sure got that right! n/t arthritisR_US Jul 2013 #66
Think you Chris Rock for telling the truth walkerbait41 Jul 2013 #68
You are only partially right. lark Jul 2013 #69
No doubt about it, comedians get it. n/t ReRe Jul 2013 #70
and never stand your ground if a dangerous creep is following you Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #71
Chris Nailed it! nt adirondacker Jul 2013 #74
Chris rocks! Skittles Jul 2013 #76
NO Peace! BillyRibs Jul 2013 #77
+1. No justice. blkmusclmachine Jul 2013 #78
Feeling sad and scared for this country that I love...my home. nt cry baby Jul 2013 #79
I'm really getting tired of twitter Boom Sound 416 Jul 2013 #85
Not the real Chris Rock ... Myrina Jul 2013 #88
you mean not the famous comedian ? the guy's name could still be chris rock JI7 Jul 2013 #96
Damn true dat. Ken Burch Jul 2013 #93
Just...wow! tofuandbeer Jul 2013 #94
CNN responds: It's too close to call Kennah Jul 2013 #97
Not That It Matters (Being A True Statement & All) Bigredhunk Jul 2013 #98
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