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In reply to the discussion: Breaking News... [View all]Dustlawyer
(10,495 posts)17. The people failed to the extent that they have not got off their ass while their rights are being
taken away. It has been a 35 year erosion that is like the slowly boiling frogs example. Our real problem is that we allow campaign contributions. These political whores sell out to the ones that put and keep them in office. Those that control the money in the elections have the control over our government. We allowed that to happen!
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I don't think it is the people,. it is the corporate-military that runs things.
Civilization2
Jul 2013
#10
" the corporate-military that runs things", "the government" < They ARE "the people".
jtuck004
Jul 2013
#81
The people failed to the extent that they have not got off their ass while their rights are being
Dustlawyer
Jul 2013
#17
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
The nation isn't crumbling because of one shitty verdict in one shitty state that has been shitty
MADem
Jul 2013
#41
in corporate/fascist amerikkka it could be nike's new slogan ... just don't do it
MichaelSoE
Jul 2013
#2
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing
handmade34
Jul 2013
#14
I think the verdict sucks. I think ascribing motives to the judge is a bridge too far.
MADem
Jul 2013
#26
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