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Starry Messenger

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9. If we taxed them harder, they wouldn't have as much money to meddle.
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 11:41 AM
Apr 2012

Get to the root of the problem. Tax the fuckers.

The Mussolini definition of Fascism. matmar Apr 2012 #1
For those who don't know the words of originator of fascism, plus FDR who fought it: freshwest Apr 2012 #5
Great FDR quote! n/t hootinholler Apr 2012 #18
Indeed a great FDR quote. "...today a concentration of private power without equal in history is pampango Apr 2012 #27
Nice quote Sea-Dog Apr 2012 #29
Clear enough for anyone to see, if they turn off the lying media. freshwest Apr 2012 #2
Yup. n/t Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2012 #3
I would say a sign reading something like, JayhawkSD Apr 2012 #4
Voters can vote for whomever they want. AlbertCat Apr 2012 #7
The vast majority of voters vote for the candidates who can come up with a kings ransom... Larry Ogg Apr 2012 #17
Excellent post! tex-wyo-dem Apr 2012 #21
Thank you tex... Larry Ogg Apr 2012 #37
Are you presuming chervilant Apr 2012 #11
You neglect the MIC in that first senence. xtraxritical Apr 2012 #15
Same animal, chervilant Apr 2012 #16
The uber rich have managed to turn our democracy into a sham fasttense Apr 2012 #22
Ah, yes, chervilant Apr 2012 #28
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2012 #6
Poli-Sci 101 handlettered on a piece of cardboard. Brigid Apr 2012 #8
If we taxed them harder, they wouldn't have as much money to meddle. Starry Messenger Apr 2012 #9
+1000 abelenkpe Apr 2012 #12
+1 nt TBF Apr 2012 #25
That sums it up perfectly. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #10
Sums it up well McSpocky Apr 2012 #13
K&R SunSeeker Apr 2012 #14
let's not pretend that only applies to one party... KG Apr 2012 #19
+1 CrispyQ Apr 2012 #20
Ain't that the truth. K&R (nt) PotatoChip Apr 2012 #23
The heart of the problem is capitalism - TBF Apr 2012 #24
Bingo, TBF. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2012 #34
Yes, indeed.... and that said addresses this: MrMickeysMom Apr 2012 #26
So I assume you all are in favor of getting rid of Obama's Corporate backers also TattooChamp Apr 2012 #30
here's a mind-blower for you... yes, I am fascisthunter Apr 2012 #31
I agree that corporations shouldn't be allowed to pander to candidates on either side TattooChamp Apr 2012 #32
I am. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2012 #35
"You all"?? TBF Apr 2012 #36
Word. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2012 #33
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