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In reply to the discussion: For anyone who still believes our justice system will save democracy [View all]Bobstandard
(2,382 posts)43. Ailing a bit? You underestimate the extremity of the problem
Face it, Democracy is on the ropes. No, Democracy is down, and I dont` know if were at the 8 count, the 9 or the 10, but we might not be able to get it up off the ground again.
What we can do, and I especially mean our Democratic representatives in the Senate and House, is use that First Amendment to call out the Republicans using language as extreme and charged as republicans use. I dont know if you listen to Kieth Olbermann, but hes the only public figure on our side who uses the language that many more ought to be using, who brings the level of outrage that others with a bigger pulpit ought to be using. Its the language that the other side has proved works. We should take the hint.
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For anyone who still believes our justice system will save democracy [View all]
Downsouthjukin
Apr 2023
OP
Can you ever respond to someone rightfully complaining about the inequities and inefficiencies...
Silent3
Apr 2023
#4
The justice system is supposed to protect people, it's not just an intellectual exercise...
Silent3
Apr 2023
#18
Protecting democracy is NOT a specifically defined purpose for our justice system.
Beastly Boy
Apr 2023
#21
The Justice system is set up to adjudicate issues according to the laws that are in place.
Caliman73
Apr 2023
#24
The judiciary showed its ass in 2000, and nothing has gotten better since then, so anyone
RockRaven
Apr 2023
#7