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warrprayer

(4,734 posts)
Tue Apr 16, 2013, 04:13 PM Apr 2013

There is only an inch of DIFFERENCE between Democratic and Republican Parties

It seems that others as well as myself lately have been overcome with cynicism over seeming lack of progress and even turning backward since Obamas election in 2008. I was listening to some live Billy Bragg last night, and he addressed this issue. He said there may only be an inch of difference between the two parties, but look how many positive changes are in that inch. We are making progress, ever so slowly, and we all need to push hard and not give up, cynicism is the tool of the right wing - don't let it infect you! 2014 is almost here, cynicism is our mortal enemy. Here is a list of how much fits in the inch between us and them -

http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/magazine/march_april_2012/features/obamas_top_50_accomplishments035755.php


I too keep faith in all of you.







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There is only an inch of DIFFERENCE between Democratic and Republican Parties (Original Post) warrprayer Apr 2013 OP
Three pages! Kolesar Apr 2013 #1
an awful lot warrprayer Apr 2013 #2

Kolesar

(31,182 posts)
1. Three pages!
Tue Apr 16, 2013, 04:26 PM
Apr 2013

It goes on for three pages !!

In 2011, the Big Three automakers all gained market share for the first time in two decades.

I had wondered about that.
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