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In reply to the discussion: I knew there were dire economic changes since Reagan, but this chart blew my mind. [View all]Dustlawyer
(10,495 posts)13. Trump and the Republicans, who are trying so hard to give everything in this country to the
corporations, may present an opportunity for a backlash that puts Dems in power in the House, Senate and the WH.
The question is, would we be putting too many corporate Democrats in, or will we demand representatives who represent us instead of Donors?
We need to attack the root cause of most of our problems, money in politics and the propaganda that moves voters to screw themselves and us along with them. Bust up the media, banking, telecom, and the military industrial complex. End the revolving door, Super PACs, and Dark money that have enabled the super wealthy to control our politicians.
Long shot, but better than a revolution!
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I knew there were dire economic changes since Reagan, but this chart blew my mind. [View all]
dixiegrrrrl
May 2017
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I think it can be done with Education rather than Revolution. As the saying goes, a picture is
politicaljunkie41910
May 2017
#20
Trump and the Republicans, who are trying so hard to give everything in this country to the
Dustlawyer
May 2017
#13
Right, but I must say I'm getting kind of tired of banging my head against that wall.
elleng
May 2017
#23
Losing Reid for Schumer is looking like a good thing so far. And Bernie focused people on the issues
JudyM
May 2017
#27
The renewed citizen engagement we're seeing, and social media activism, are alive and well. The
JudyM
May 2017
#29
It will be revolution unless the top 10% can convince the 1% to change course.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2017
#19
The Rocket Scientist in me says that the solution is to tax the rich at the same rate as
Eyeball_Kid
May 2017
#37
THIS is one reason for fight over healthcare. Bottom 90% no longer have $$$ to offer the Owners
lostnfound
May 2017
#39