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randr

(12,415 posts)
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 09:32 AM Aug 2015

The 1 percent vs. the rest of America

The ideological struggles taking place in our nation are coming to a head. The lines are drawn and the choices could not be more obvious.
The two candidates rising to the top on both sides are perfect examples of this division.
Are we ready for the greatest election of our Nations history? One where the choices could not be more clear. One where the opposing candidates take off the gloves and speak their minds.
Bring it ON!
TRUMP VS. BERNIE--America at its crossroad into the 21st century.

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Nay

(12,051 posts)
1. It would really be something if these two ended up being the nominees! I have said
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 09:46 AM
Aug 2015

for a couple of years that I thought it would be Bush vs. Clinton (and it still may be them), but I would be heartened if it were Sanders vs. Trump because it would mean that the tide was finally turning. No more business as usual. We'll see.

randr

(12,415 posts)
2. Clinton/Bush are history
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 10:04 AM
Aug 2015

Trump is amassing the forces of evil against the promise of a better future.
We are witnessing epic warfare.

 

NorthCarolina

(11,197 posts)
5. The 1% asks kindly, can't we just run the Bush vs Clinton redux...
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 10:52 AM
Aug 2015

the Thrilla for the Hilla Grandtacular event that they have been planning since Obama was first elected? It's a great script, and has been continually fine tuned for years to make it just perfect. They promise it will be a good show, with lots of sniping back and forth, old stories that you almost forgot but can revisit and love all over again; comforted by the air of familiarity.

They promise they don't care WHO you vote for...as long as your choices are limited to Bush or Clinton...that's all the 1% are asking. Is that really a bridge too far?

randr

(12,415 posts)
6. A funny thing happened on the way to the future
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 01:18 PM
Aug 2015

Sometimes the best laid plans are left in the dust of time.

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
7. i think the fact that both sides
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 01:23 PM
Aug 2015

are being drawn to antiestablishment candidates in a big way means the tipping point has been reached.

trying to imagine a bernie/trump debate. that could be a mind blower.

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