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MannyGoldstein

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10. As long as we have the vote, we have the power

Thu Aug 9, 2012, 11:55 PM

Aug 2012

And I believe that, fundamentally, our ability to create change through voting is still intact.

But we need to wake up and vote smart.

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Nobody with power gives a shit about your pathetic life, part 8,264 [View all] MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 OP

Costco just publically supported President Obama. That's cool. samsingh Aug 2012 #1

Given the alternative, so do I. nt MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #2

it's obama's doj that gave morgan it's 78% profit on crime. and gave nothing to the ratepayers who HiPointDem Aug 2012 #18

You're cruel RobertEarl Aug 2012 #3

I'm hoping that one of these days, some folks MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #4

We're waiting... Zorra Aug 2012 #7

People ARE waking up. Case in point: Zalatix Aug 2012 #12

Maybe it's all the concussions. nt woo me with science Aug 2012 #21

Yep... WillyT Aug 2012 #5

Many thanks for posting this originally MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #6

Rock On, My Brother !!! WillyT Aug 2012 #16

It's so demoralizing YoungDemCA Aug 2012 #8

As long as we have the vote, we have the power MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #10

may i ask seanpencil Aug 2012 #15

you've got to be kidding. past the local level, all candidates belong to the party of capital and HiPointDem Aug 2012 #19

It is necessary to hurry. woo me with science Aug 2012 #22

No more faith based voting- count the votes in public and not via private source code.... midnight Aug 2012 #31

the election has already been decided flobee1 Aug 2012 #28

This is what I believe, too. It's already been decided and not in favor of the 99%. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2012 #63

Sadly, my virginity around that belief is long gone tavalon Aug 2012 #43

Stop with the sarcasm 3rd Way Doctor_J Aug 2012 #53

Well, they missed the first 8,263 incidents, so I'm a little skeptical that this is the one Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #9

K&R DeSwiss Aug 2012 #11

I love that cartoon! sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #24

Alex Schaefer who painted this: DeSwiss Aug 2012 #50

Yep, "Grand Bargain" is going to be hot new political product (again) once the election is over. Marr Aug 2012 #13

so what's your point? seanpencil Aug 2012 #14

if that story tickles you, you may enjoy this one as well. kenny blankenship Aug 2012 #17

I wish I hadn't read that. This alone should have people out on the streets with pitchforks. sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #25

They are busy prosecuting "real crime" like my sister who was just charged with a felony for Dragonfli Aug 2012 #37

Dragonfli, I am so sorry about your sister. sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #41

Marvelous MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #33

I certainly prefer Obama over that fuckstick... sendero Aug 2012 #36

Yeah... I Found This Passage From Reuters Particularly Infuriating... WillyT Aug 2012 #51

Yeah, but they sure nailed Roger Clemons pscot Aug 2012 #57

Kicked and recced to the fucking moon. nt woo me with science Aug 2012 #20

My Senator has power. Yes, I think Bernie gives a shit cali Aug 2012 #23

I'm certain that Bernie gives a shit. MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #39

Bernie definitely cares Doctor_J Aug 2012 #55

oh bernie has power cali Aug 2012 #61

The governor has power. Doctor_J Aug 2012 #62

Nice loansstore Aug 2012 #26

du rec. nt xchrom Aug 2012 #27

Funny how that works. Fines are a the cost of doing busness, a kind of tax, geckosfeet Aug 2012 #29

Thanks Manny, for thinking beyond the election.... midnight Aug 2012 #30

K & R n/t Le Taz Hot Aug 2012 #32

Oh just be patient. progressoid Aug 2012 #34

Until.. sendero Aug 2012 #35

Department of Just Us. Octafish Aug 2012 #38

Damn Solly Mack Aug 2012 #40

If I rob a bank of $300 million, keep the money, and only have to pay a $4.8 million fine... hunter Aug 2012 #42

Ya think? MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #48

But, but everyone will set up free health care exchanges for all!!! just1voice Aug 2012 #44

kick woo me with science Aug 2012 #45

K&R TheKentuckian Aug 2012 #46

Emphatic K&R! - n/t coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #47

Kick Agony Aug 2012 #49

This is an election year. OnyxCollie Aug 2012 #52

If I were Romey I'd start running ads featuring Holder Doctor_J Aug 2012 #54

But Manny... when we kiss their ass, they smile fascisthunter Aug 2012 #56

But are they actively trying to "thin the herd"? moondust Aug 2012 #58

The ones without power don't care either. raouldukelives Aug 2012 #59

They don't give a fuck about you ... TBF Aug 2012 #60