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raouldukelives

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22. K&R Support Wall St or support representative democracy.

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Mon Sep 23, 2013, 11:00 AM

Sep 2013

There is a lot of money flowing through Washington. Were talking the Mississippi of corporate funded lobbyists and groups like ALEC. Constantly wining, dining and slow dancing with every politician and media player they can get their hands on. Makes it great for companies like Dow, Chevron & Lockheed, makes it worse for anyone concerned with the suffering of others or the future lives of our offspring and every other living or soon to be extinct pitiful creature.
As Carlin would say "It's a big club and you ain't in it."
All that corporate money and its a wonder we get any Democratic principles represented in DC.
If people truly want to stand for democracy, they might want to stop standing with ALEC.
You can hold hands with Halliburton or hold signs of change.
"You know, for kids."

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Believe It! Resistance to Corporate Power and Warmongering Is Growing All Around Us [View all] xchrom Sep 2013 OP

I have to agree. The fact that they capitulated on Syria (for now), is a big marker in my book. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #1

I agree because it allows Iran's leadership to make their overtures roguevalley Sep 2013 #11

of course. the notion that PBO was, simultaneousely, working TWO angles on syria is insane! pasto76 Sep 2013 #12

That's some fine hindsight you got there. NuclearDem Sep 2013 #24

Yeah, I don't think Obama capitulated either. With that said, though..... AverageJoe90 Sep 2013 #27

" Mexico Police Repress Opponents of Neoliberal School Reform " BelgianMadCow Sep 2013 #2

Kicked and recommended for tenacity. Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #3

Alright gopiscrap Sep 2013 #4

I pray u r right- ruffburr Sep 2013 #5

K&R. In my day to day life, I take every opportunity to point out corporate power Zorra Sep 2013 #6

At the Quebec City WTO protests of April, 2001, there was a common sign shown by activists: alcibiades_mystery Sep 2013 #7

The internet has changed things. Even Brzenzinski has admitted that sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #13

I suppose it could be called "winning".. 2banon Sep 2013 #25

K&R pscot Sep 2013 #8

This in spite of the "Bloody Money Bullhorn" dougolat Sep 2013 #9

must, act, now... handmade34 Sep 2013 #10

This thing is not going to stop. DeSwiss Sep 2013 #14

It's about time we ended corporate dominance and the warmongering. leanforward Sep 2013 #15

I hope Fox Nooze declining ratings keep dropping nightscanner59 Sep 2013 #16

I dont think Fox News ratings can get any lower Snake Plissken Sep 2013 #18

Kicked and recommended. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #17

Agree, but we have a Group here in DU that support warmongering and corporate power. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #19

I predict there will be a big culling here on DU. n/t L0oniX Sep 2013 #21

I dont like "cullings", but there are a few people here that do nothing but police DU. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #26

Rise up America! L0oniX Sep 2013 #20

K&R Support Wall St or support representative democracy. raouldukelives Sep 2013 #22

I am Never- BillyRibs Sep 2013 #23

HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Sep 2013 #28