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In reply to the discussion: Why are you so *angry*, Manny? [View all]frazzled
(18,402 posts)Despite all the obstructionism from the right: we will have near 100% coverage for the previously uninsured in this country, achieving universal coverage for the first time in US history; and there will be parity for the first time in mental health treatment. We have achieved equity for LGBT individuals for the first time ever, with the full acceptance of gays in the military and the repeal of DOMA. We have historic fuel efficiency standards of 54.5 mpg in place, helping to reduce emissions. We got the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act -- equity for women many decades in coming.
We're not exactly standing still, and not moving backward ... at least from where we were in, say, the 90s.
We're even possibly going to get curbs on CEO compensation.