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In reply to the discussion: More Myths That Are Killing Us [View all]eyewall
(674 posts)53. Great answer
It's a shame the post you answered is gone, your response is so perfect.
It's the truth to the lie of trickle down. A strong middle class makes a strong country, or, a strong consumer class makes a strong economy.
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I noticed on Alan Grayson's profile that it says "Chance of Serving on Jury- 80%"
stlsaxman
Apr 2012
#78
How about "One tribe is superior to the other" and "there is only one true position on any issue"
hfojvt
Mar 2012
#22
Hear, hear. A while ago, in Florida, there was actually a movement...
wakemewhenitsover
Apr 2012
#79
Here's another one:Our hallowed founding fathers were driven by high ideals rather than commerce
Tom Ripley
Mar 2012
#43
Eisenhower also greatly increased the number of folks eligible for social security -
TBF
Mar 2012
#58
Today's Republican party simply never mentions Eisenhower (and rarely TR) anymore.
SomeGuyInEagan
Apr 2012
#74