Reply #15: sugargoose, I believe you have it right.

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I have been watching politics for the last four decades and the one thing that is apparent to me is that the influence of corporate money has corrupted our system to the point that anyone with access to the internet knows enough to be extremely cynical about any decision that our congress or executive reach.

The media, of course, is owned by the republicans and their coverage shows that beyond doubt. They are now not much more than a free advertising arm for the right. How can the left possibley compete with that when we have to pay for coverage that they get for free.

Then there's the Diebold connection. From everything we hear, they have the ability to hack any election with whatever result they wish, and it appears to be untraceable and undetectable.

If all of this reminds you of germany in the '30s you ain't alone. The right has taken over our gov't and society following the same plan used by the nazi's in the 30s. I just pray that we don't have to go thru the same pain they did in order to return to democracy. Control of gov't by corporate leadership is the very definition of fascism.

It may be a reflection of tonight's fiasco, but for right now, I have little hope for our country. My thoughts lately have been leaning toward finding a new and more humane place to live out my life.