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In reply to the discussion: Obama: Dems don't get enough credit for willingness to cut Social Security and Medicare [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)The issues facing the people this time are way, way too serious for business as usual. We were too trusting the last time, we didn't ask the right questions. We can influence them NOW, but afterwards? Too late.
I am of the opinion, and I am speaking only for me, that the 'strategy' of demanding that that people remain silent 'because there is an election coming up' is a Corporate Strategy. What better way to ensure that our Reps have the undivided attention of Corporate Lobbyists than to silence the people.
Bottom line, Reps listen to those who yell the loudest. We were too quiet and gave them the impression we were willing to simply trust them.
Politics, I've learned, is about bargaining. Lots of bargaining has been going on over the past few years. The only people NOT included in that process, were the American People. This time they need to hear from us loud and clear. It is our duty.
You are doing the right thing. And a majority of people agree with you.