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In reply to the discussion: Why We Fight. DU, let's agree to agree to get corporations out of government [View all]MineralMan
(146,254 posts)27. You guess? You guess incorrectly.
We have lost control over our largest corporations. That's the problem. The solution will be to re-establish that control. To do that will require that we vote in massive numbers and take back control of our government.
Despite your preferences, this country is based on capitalism. That will not change, because there is no majority desire to change that. We have millions of corporations, most of which are small businesses. We have a small number of mega-corporations which have far overstepped boundaries that should be in place.
You guess wrong about what I am arguing for. You consistently do. Please do not guess. Ask me, and I will tell you what I am arguing for, if you are unable to figure it out.
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Why We Fight. DU, let's agree to agree to get corporations out of government [View all]
ProfessorPlum
Jul 2018
OP
Absolutely correct. Must have public financing of campaigns too to turn the tables.
cpamomfromtexas
Jul 2018
#1
agreed, that's one of the biggest components of getting money out of government.
ProfessorPlum
Jul 2018
#5
Corporate influence on local government is what killed the horrible "bathroom" laws in NC
Recursion
Jul 2018
#6
From posters who joined JPR two years ago. They're back, just in time for midterms.
yardwork
Jul 2018
#37