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In reply to the discussion: Does anybody remember the Left? [View all]dtom67
(634 posts)The dems have moved so far to the right on economic issues that the Wealthy Elites can advance their agenda without the Repubs. This has the added benefit of allowing the " People " to believe that they have won a few victories. Then, as loyal Dems, they will cheer as constitutional rights are stripped, social programs are cut and the State turns its back ( and its intelligence gathering apparatus ) on the populace.
We will still be allowed to fight over women's rights, gay rights, and other non-financial issues. We will be allowed to fight over gun rights, but sooner or later they will be lost too. Once America has been been converted to third-world status, gun rights will have to go; do you really think rich people want all those newly created poor people running around with guns?
Unions have to go, too. Don't want people organizing. People must be divided.
The left still exists, it just doesn't have a following. Its easier to just go with the status quo; be indignant when you are supposed to and silent when required. Remember: You "won" the election. If Social security benefits are cut,it must be necessary. If the Post Office is dissolved because it is broke( because it is required to fund its pension holding at a 75 year level ), its not just to bust the union.
Its necessary.
Because you "won" the election.