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originally posted by: Benderisfunny
I love just about everything dj shadow has put his hand to.
We need a way to cull the influence of ... corporate money in American politics
originally posted by: ClovenSky
You say a lot of people already realize the fundamental truth that there is no difference between any politicians. I just don't see this, but I wish it were true. I think the majority still buy into the illusion that there is a difference between the political parties. We will not get anywhere until people realize the simple truth that there is no difference.
Then the hard work begins.
originally posted by: MisterMcKill
a reply to: ketsuko
I agree with you in general, though I take umbrage with the idea that "most people still live fairly well". That simply is not so. America is not the world. Most people get the sharp end of the stick. And then, some more stick. We never get the carrot.
originally posted by: ketsuko
originally posted by: MisterMcKill
a reply to: ketsuko
I agree with you in general, though I take umbrage with the idea that "most people still live fairly well". That simply is not so. America is not the world. Most people get the sharp end of the stick. And then, some more stick. We never get the carrot.
I live in the US. We all live fairly well here, even our poor. As for the rest of the world, we do not cause those problems, not as directly as we get blamed for.
Sometimes, people have to fix their own issues. If they won't, it cannot be fixed for them or else you have the same problems all over again.
originally posted by: ClovenSky
a reply to: MisterMcKill
I hear you there. The hard part isn't convincing people they have been lied to for a long long time now, even though that is a challenge in itself. You have one of my favorite # 1 steps, term limits for everyone. Maybe even a 2 year cap. By the time they learn to hoard the money and power, they are out and a new batch is in. You can already hear them holler .... 'but we need seasoned political veterans to keep america safe. If there are new batches every 2 years, they won't be able to accomplish anything'. To which I will reply, 'now you are learning'.
What percentage of the american populace do you think already knows there isn't any different between the 2 political sides? I am willing to bet it is still under 10%.
Well, at least you haven't been labeled an elitists or 'above it all' in this thread so far. That is a positive.