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Originally Posted by GrantMercury
True. Yet, how have the teabaggers been doing? http://www.nonprofitquarterly.org/po...er-fading.html
I know. And I'm sure all those scumbags were most unhappy on November 7th. They have tons of dirty money, but the people still get a vote. In spite of all his money, and the horrible CU ruling, the people have the power to jam Shelly's dangling old balls in his mouth and pull them out through his nose. It just sucks that more people don't want to. At least we can take some satisfaction that he didn't get the Rom-bitch he paid so much for.  http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/...ng-150-million |
Sorta beside the point. They (and their accomplices in right-wing media), turned the Tea Party from a little fringe organization into a significant political force in 4-6 years,
and they're not going anywhere. They have
tens of billions (with a B) to spend, and they want what they want.
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Originally Posted by GrantMercury
I don't see your point. Should we stop trying because anyone decent will surely be assassinated? Would Gary Johnson fare any better?
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No, of course it doesn't mean we should stop trying. It just points out the forces ranged against those who want to make REAL change. Kennedy wanted to make REAL change.
Also, it definitely makes me wonder if this country is beyond hope and is systematically being bled dry. There's certainly plenty of evidence to back up this thought
ie. the Banksters ripping this country off for $12 Trillion and getting off scot-free.
Also, it points out the ridiculousness of arguing about dem v rep, which stuffed shirt inhabits the White House at a given time etc.
It doesn't fucking matter people!
They're all just business agents for those that got them elected AND will give them lucrative employment after they leave office.
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Originally Posted by GrantMercury
All we have to do is use our fucking phones. Lawmakers DO take that shit seriously.
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Somewhat different take. Polls show that a strong majority of americans favor common sense gun regulations, higher taxes for the rich, and significant reductions in military spending.
But guess what? Far right-wing republicans (who have almost become mainstream) are vehemently opposing all those things. Why? Because they're in the back pockets of those interests!!!