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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe difference between Democrats and Republicans
Right makes right vs. might makes right.
How long do we have to wait for a paradigm shift?
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The difference between Democrats and Republicans (Original Post)
mia
Oct 2018
OP
Agreed. That, and this ...we care about everyone and everything--they don't.
RestoreAmerica2020
Oct 2018
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sandensea
(21,674 posts)1. It took a Great Depression last time.
Let's pray our fellow voters can learn ahead of the curve this time.
appalachiablue
(41,177 posts)3. Amen to that.
mia
(8,363 posts)5. Our fellow voters on both sides of the isle are longing for leadedership.
These days the loud, obnoxious voices of thugs have filled in the void.
sandensea
(21,674 posts)6. Courtesy of big business.
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.
RestoreAmerica2020
(3,439 posts)2. Agreed. That, and this ...we care about everyone and everything--they don't.
myohmy2
(3,177 posts)4. "How long do we have to wait for a paradigm shift?"
...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...
OxQQme
(2,550 posts)7. I use a shorter version
Me vs. We