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In reply to the discussion: Paul Krugman nails it: Why we're on DEMOCRATIC Underground [View all]Cha
(297,123 posts)91. "the differences between the parties are so clear and dramatic that it’s hard to see how anyone who
has been paying attention could be undecided even now, or be induced to change his or her mind between now and the election."
And, it's impossible to see how anyone on the internet says there is no difference between Dems and repubs.. like the dribble I've seen around here sometimes.
Mahalo Faygo.. Thank you, Paul Krugman!
And, it's impossible to see how anyone on the internet says there is no difference between Dems and repubs.. like the dribble I've seen around here sometimes.
Mahalo Faygo.. Thank you, Paul Krugman!
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What do you mean 'you could ask everyone who died in Iraq'? Aside from the fact that over one
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#80
They don't think about important issues like that and the Environment.. just knee jerk reaction
Cha
Apr 2015
#94
Social policy differences are indeed stark, yet fiscal policy differences, not so much.
Dustlawyer
Apr 2015
#122
I should have been more specific. You are correct as far as that is concerned. I was thinking how
Dustlawyer
Apr 2015
#124
Agree - keep up this argument. There's something going on in the counter-arguments.
erronis
Apr 2015
#42
Their heads have been notoriously buried in the sand for 7 years now. You'd think they come up for
Cha
Apr 2015
#96
And the USA's economy is better off during a Democratic Administration is a myth
Iliyah
Apr 2015
#33
The reason it took off under Clinton is because of gains in the stock market. The wealthy have
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#14
No, that is exactly misinformation. You claimed it was because of Presidential policies. It is
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#23
Absolutely. He did help some with prices though. I don't know if you remember the outrage over Obama
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#38
No. I am correct, and I have a Nobel prize winning economist who backs it up. I didn't say "what's
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#40
I'm old enough to remember when they counted how much the working class had in savings.
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2015
#43
I'm not referring to anything other than cold numbers and how wealth is calculated by the BLS.
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#65
During Clinton's administration wages rose after falling under Reagan and Bush I, then
pampango
Apr 2015
#97
I was referring to wealth inequality, not income inequality. Wealth inequality fluctuates more with
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#134
It's true that America's business corporations have too much say in running the country and
Cal33
Apr 2015
#49
I believe things have changed quite a bit in this respect. For example, Democratic politicians
Cal33
Apr 2015
#62
I've read similar articles, but can't remember where I read them. This morning something not
Cal33
Apr 2015
#137
When the two party system has been corrupted by money and special interest influence,...
cascadiance
Apr 2015
#68
it's fucking lazy. 200,000+ registered dems CONSCIOUSLY voted for Bush in FL..
frylock
Apr 2015
#128
I guess you think we just have to live with Citizen's United and just accept corporate personhood...
cascadiance
Apr 2015
#66
Sometimes corporatist control that SHUTS OUT compromise with "the left" NEEDS screaming at!
cascadiance
Apr 2015
#120
Yeah,...like every video on YouTube having, "Ron Paul 08!!!" in the comments.
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2015
#46
I already figured the House would launch impeachment hearings on day one.
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2015
#47
"the differences between the parties are so clear and dramatic that it’s hard to see how anyone who
Cha
Apr 2015
#91
URL: http://www.avantetech.com/uploads/images/products/voting-election-systems/small-dre1.jpg
blkmusclmachine
Apr 2015
#111
The next election will hinge on voter intimidated and election fraud, which is why the DOJ
McCamy Taylor
Apr 2015
#114
but Krugman's point is that there's no Democrats close to Wall Street and big money
MisterP
Apr 2015
#136