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Le Taz Hot

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14. Agree that we're a cabal,

Fri Dec 27, 2013, 12:31 PM

Dec 2013

disagree with the remainder.

First, Goldman Sachs is not involved in ALL races throughout the U.S. They're involved in the ones in which they have a direct interest, namely governorships, key Congressional seats and pretty much all Senate seats. That leaves all the rest. Secondly, money doesn't always buy the seat. A reminder that Meg Whitman outspent Jerry Brown by something like 3 to 1 and Brown still won. There are lots of examples of this. The lesson here is popularity (and populism) can beat out money.

As for passivity, I think I'm advocating exactly the opposite. I'm advocating activism. Direct, unrelenting activism. That is what the Founders left to us. If WE don't like our politicians then WE have the power to change (gerrymandering notwithstanding -- a whole other thread).

A "bloody violent revolt?" No thanks. I've no desire to see anyone killed or maimed. "Bloody violent revolts" tend to have horrendous unintended consequences and I want to part of it.

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