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In reply to the discussion: It's gonna be Jeb! v Hillary. [View all]RKP5637
(67,084 posts)29. Voting in the USA is an illusion. We think we have choice, some think so, but really it's IMO
generally a rigged system fueled by huge financial resources/interests and many people the public has never even heard of. Just the fact Citizens United exists is very telling.
The presidential candidates we get are a product made so the SOS continues, much like investing in a stock and wanting excellent financial returns.
In the US it's all about $$$$$$'s and brainwashing the public. And a horse is bred and put up that will win the race for a good return on $$$$$'s invested. And, what is the legitimacy of voting machines and the like. Many in this country could be excellent presidential candidates, but they are often eventually weeded out of the system.
I'm depressed too.
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Voting in the USA is an illusion. We think we have choice, some think so, but really it's IMO
RKP5637
Nov 2015
#29
Just as soon as the men behind the curtain can get him out of the starting gate
Brother Buzz
Nov 2015
#5
I am so excited to be able to vote, for the first time since 1976, without holding my nose. nt
Mnemosyne
Nov 2015
#7
They Were Identified As The Presumptive Nominees Well Before This Primary Process Got Going....
global1
Nov 2015
#10
Judging by dollars collected, you would be right, according to the 3rd quarter FEC report.
LiberalAndProud
Nov 2015
#14
In other words another election where you have to carry a barf bag and hold your nose.
hobbit709
Nov 2015
#25