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The difference between Democrats and Republicans (Original Post) mia Oct 2018 OP
It took a Great Depression last time. sandensea Oct 2018 #1
Amen to that. appalachiablue Oct 2018 #3
Our fellow voters on both sides of the isle are longing for leadedership. mia Oct 2018 #5
Courtesy of big business. sandensea Oct 2018 #6
Agreed. That, and this ...we care about everyone and everything--they don't. RestoreAmerica2020 Oct 2018 #2
"How long do we have to wait for a paradigm shift?" myohmy2 Oct 2018 #4
I use a shorter version OxQQme Oct 2018 #7

sandensea

(21,674 posts)
1. It took a Great Depression last time.
Mon Oct 8, 2018, 12:12 AM
Oct 2018

Let's pray our fellow voters can learn ahead of the curve this time.

mia

(8,363 posts)
5. Our fellow voters on both sides of the isle are longing for leadedership.
Mon Oct 8, 2018, 12:30 AM
Oct 2018

These days the loud, obnoxious voices of thugs have filled in the void.

sandensea

(21,674 posts)
6. Courtesy of big business.
Mon Oct 8, 2018, 12:36 AM
Oct 2018

They've grown tired of having to share in the decision-making with anyone, and want governments that are so extreme that no reform, no matter, how modest, will be possible.

They saw that the Rush Lumpball/carnival barker approach worked best, and have applied to electoral politics.

myohmy2

(3,177 posts)
4. "How long do we have to wait for a paradigm shift?"
Mon Oct 8, 2018, 12:24 AM
Oct 2018

...it's up to us to create the 'paradigm shift' and make it happen...

...does the word 'birther' ring a bell?

...we'll make it happen...

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