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Dustlawyer

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10. Right on! I have been here awhile and have been trying to raise awareness for the need for

Reply to DrewDogan (Reply #4)

Fri Apr 26, 2013, 11:51 PM

Apr 2013

COMPLETE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM! Almost all of the problems complained of here could be corrected, or at least increased our Representative Government from zero to a lot! I have watched BP game the whole system for the oil spill. The media laps up whatever BP tells them and no more. The President, loved by so many here rolled over and gave them cover and the Coast Guard. I could go on but not tonight. Welcome to DU!

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Why is there not a thread for Money in Politics? DrewDogan Apr 2013 #4

Thanks Drew and welcome.. I'm not sure I can answer that question... But I hope someone with more midnight Apr 2013 #8

Right on! I have been here awhile and have been trying to raise awareness for the need for Dustlawyer Apr 2013 #10

Welcome to go on DrewDogan Apr 2013 #18

There don't seem to be many here at DU who recognize it. Dustlawyer Apr 2013 #20

Thanks and good to know DrewDogan Apr 2013 #21

I'm sure they ARE laughing at us Addison Apr 2013 #24

Great idea. Brigid Apr 2013 #15

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Great site! Brigid Apr 2013 #17

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Heartless bastards mokawanis Apr 2013 #5

Appalling. cyberswede Apr 2013 #7

I think that the new kid in town, the new crime family is the Koch Krime Family. So long to the Bush rhett o rick Apr 2013 #9

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Of course, but it is within our power to STOP HOMELESSNESS THIS YEAR with existing funds. Pterodactyl Apr 2013 #22

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To be honest, we've always been a country of the heartless rich. Myrina May 2013 #25