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gibraltar72

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9. Over forty years ago I asked myself that question.

Wed Apr 6, 2022, 06:45 AM

Apr 2022

I decided I would no longer recite the pledge of allegiance and witness a lie. I thought in my lifetime it might change. I was wrong I I have witnessed unequal justice all my life. We in effect have no justice, if it is not meted out equally.

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The one question that can no longer be ignored: [View all] kentuck Apr 2022 OP

in a corporate oligarchy that owns both courts ananda Apr 2022 #1

If that is true, how relevant is the Democratic Party? kentuck Apr 2022 #2

So true Farmer-Rick Apr 2022 #10

But we must keep "crimes" in perspective. kentuck Apr 2022 #12

Bernie was convicted because he stole money from rich people, gab13by13 Apr 2022 #17

Bernie's crime was he stole money DENVERPOPS Apr 2022 #52

It doesn't look good for this country... BlueJac Apr 2022 #3

That's the most important question that needs to be answered, the future of the country depends on it Rhiannon12866 Apr 2022 #4

I am not optimistic HAB911 Apr 2022 #5

Unfortunately in America, there are several people who are either LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #6

Good post. I learned something new today. dixiechiken1 Apr 2022 #18

Thanks, dixiechiken1 and LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #22

Yup, luv me some Little Feat! 👍😊 dixiechiken1 Apr 2022 #24

Me too! Especially when Lowell George was alive. LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #27

Shorting the market is a legitimate investment strategy. jaxexpat Apr 2022 #31

Yes, that's the point I was attempting to convey about shorting... LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #42

The SEC is a family of foxes guarding the family henhouse. jaxexpat Apr 2022 #43

I agree with everything you said here. LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #44

Praying with you dwayneb Apr 2022 #59

Yes, it's an important question. llmart Apr 2022 #7

I agree with you llmart, slightlv Apr 2022 #29

Great and thought filled post. llmart Apr 2022 #45

It's too bad liberalgunwilltravel Apr 2022 #8

The only legal way to do it is with the US Tax Code... kentuck Apr 2022 #11

A wise man who is routinely bashed here, gab13by13 Apr 2022 #19

They are indeed The Wizard Apr 2022 #51

also Bernie. Grasswire2 Apr 2022 #65

He always says Bill Clinton and Democrats are neoliberal without mentioning that betsuni Apr 2022 #69

Don't assume they're not The Wizard Apr 2022 #49

Over forty years ago I asked myself that question. gibraltar72 Apr 2022 #9

I see depressingly little evidence to the contrary. Paladin Apr 2022 #13

+1 n/t area51 Apr 2022 #57

The answer is, the rich and powerful have always been above the law Mr. Ected Apr 2022 #14

I'm gonna start using that question when talking to Rs KS Toronado Apr 2022 #15

Those are exquisite questions. jaxexpat Apr 2022 #32

LOL, No they won't get huffy and stalk off KS Toronado Apr 2022 #35

I asked a Trump jihadist The Wizard Apr 2022 #50

Never understimate the power of propaganda (nt) dwayneb Apr 2022 #60

That was the premise of the Magna Carta Wednesdays Apr 2022 #16

Until proven otherwise Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #20

It is just not true and has not been true for a long time. The Jungle 1 Apr 2022 #21

In this country... kairos12 Apr 2022 #23

I have observed in my 73 years here there are two solids: Magoo48 Apr 2022 #25

All true dwayneb Apr 2022 #61

The rich and powerful have always been immune to our laws SoonerPride Apr 2022 #26

Not totally immune. When the rich and powerful piss off enough of their fellow... Silent3 Apr 2022 #28

The "law and order" party is above the law IronLionZion Apr 2022 #30

Is the question about theory or practice? SYFROYH Apr 2022 #33

As some have noted, it has always been theoretical.. kentuck Apr 2022 #34

That question has been answered in large part, over the years. Caliman73 Apr 2022 #36

True... The rich and powerful have always been above the law... Ohio Joe Apr 2022 #37

Ohio Joe...Great post! kentuck Apr 2022 #38

Thanks for the post. NT SmallFry Apr 2022 #41

Thank you for all that info. True Blue American Apr 2022 #68

Clearly LOTS inthewind21 Apr 2022 #39

I would put forward the thought that we have been arguing this question non-stop for generations. SmallFry Apr 2022 #40

Interesting comment. kentuck Apr 2022 #46

The experiment will continue. SmallFry Apr 2022 #47

I wish I were certain... kentuck Apr 2022 #48

That is hopeful thinking dwayneb Apr 2022 #62

There is no guarantee. kentuck Apr 2022 #67

The Bush/Cheney regime answered that question for me. CaptainTruth Apr 2022 #53

+1 important question grantcart Apr 2022 #54

Lots of people are above the law. qwlauren35 Apr 2022 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author cayugafalls Apr 2022 #56

I have two words that describe our mess moniss Apr 2022 #58

Clearly many people are above the law. onecaliberal Apr 2022 #63

What an excellent thread! Thanks to all. yonder Apr 2022 #64

what part has the strategy "Look forward, not back" played in this mess? Grasswire2 Apr 2022 #66

Laws are for people with no money! Emile Apr 2022 #70