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RKP5637

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32. Many of the politicians in office belong no place near a govermental

Reply to JDPriestly (Reply #5)

Fri Jun 14, 2013, 09:08 AM

Jun 2013

position with power. They have often wormed their way into office for $$$$$, power and fame and to do the bidding of their corrupt supporters and/or warped ideologues. This is possibly the most propagandized nation ever. And what is amazing, so many support politicians that will do the most harm to them. It seems the Stockholm syndrome works quite well for many when they go to vote.

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