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136. Yes. That thought has been on my mind for years. nt

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Read this, then ask yourself: Isn't it amazing the riots haven't started yet? [View all] JaneyVee Feb 2014 OP

Indeed. We should all be earning an average $120,000/year. (link) NYC_SKP Feb 2014 #1

nice to have this data hfojvt Feb 2014 #5

2 things I know that went away was deducting credit card interest & state sales tax. nt 7962 Feb 2014 #20

+1 freshwest Feb 2014 #15

Reagan was the worst thing to happen to America. Initech Feb 2014 #18

First he ruined California, leftieNanner Feb 2014 #24

He was just a puppet for the head(s) of a hydra! glowing Feb 2014 #47

Second worst... The millions of working people who voted for him come in at number one to me. abq e streeter Feb 2014 #51

Quite true, many Americans leave their brains disengaged when they vote. Never, does it RKP5637 Feb 2014 #55

Perfect example: Initech Feb 2014 #106

Yep, like WTF, they get excited about the trivial and don't care about the water. As Idiocracy RKP5637 Feb 2014 #111

Perhaps you could help by telling us where to find the WVA petition if it hasn't already been closed IrishAyes Feb 2014 #153

SMH Mr Dixon Feb 2014 #187

Absolutely. I begged - begged my union coworkers to not vote for him. Then they got upset at PATCO. freshwest Feb 2014 #116

Those were the members of "The Greatest Generation." They wanted to go back to "how things were." Ikonoklast Feb 2014 #146

I don't know debunkthis Feb 2014 #112

Yes. That thought has been on my mind for years. nt ladjf Feb 2014 #136

Absolutely. Lizzie Poppet Feb 2014 #163

Thanks. More: ProSense Feb 2014 #31

I'm glad Jamaal510 Feb 2014 #34

It's the republican way, they don't give a damn about anyone but themselves. Republicans are RKP5637 Feb 2014 #39

I am not joking when I say that I think Republican values are a result ladjf Feb 2014 #138

They definitely are IMO. There are studies well documented demonstrating RKP5637 Feb 2014 #144

Agree! erronis Feb 2014 #147

Yes! There are definite downsides to something like this. Also, it would open the door RKP5637 Feb 2014 #149

To attempt to legitimize our theory would turn into a terrible ladjf Feb 2014 #183

Oh, yes, there would then be the "War on Brains!" Humans IMO just aren't ready RKP5637 Feb 2014 #184

The fact that the ones with money a the ones who purchased their loyalty and service, of course. nt tblue37 Feb 2014 #60

Their true god, Ayn Rand, told them that good producers work harder when rewarded, IrishAyes Feb 2014 #155

I always read that Obama is powerless because of the House Republicans. former9thward Feb 2014 #56

Why are you asking me? Do you admire Reagan's power? n/t ProSense Feb 2014 #63

I understand how bills are made into law. former9thward Feb 2014 #66

Good for you. n/t ProSense Feb 2014 #69

Shhhh! bvar22 Feb 2014 #75

Obama doesn't "admire" Reagan, he's rightly pointed out that Reagan was popular. And many DU'ers KittyWampus Feb 2014 #92

I provided my link. former9thward Feb 2014 #93

You should read it Progressive dog Feb 2014 #133

The poster, who you jumped in to defend, says Obama does not admire Reagan. former9thward Feb 2014 #137

The Time article , I actually read it Progressive dog Feb 2014 #141

Dixiecrats Hippo_Tron Feb 2014 #98

You might be right. former9thward Feb 2014 #99

People forget just how divided the party was. The "Solid South" had their own agenda. Ikonoklast Feb 2014 #148

Yea, and it was an older generation of people too... Hippo_Tron Feb 2014 #150

Well, Byrd was blessed with the uplifting influence of Teddy Kennedy. IrishAyes Feb 2014 #157

President Obama cannot get blood from the GOP turnips. The reason behind the underthematrix Feb 2014 #109

Tip O'Neill was the Speaker of the House. MADem Feb 2014 #132

I was a waitress in 86 LittleGirl Feb 2014 #142

This message was self-deleted by its author Jamaal510 Feb 2014 #32

Best to take over the cities RobertEarl Feb 2014 #2

OWS threw the first punch, bvar22 Feb 2014 #3

^^^this^^^ should be its own op. L0oniX Feb 2014 #7

Agreed. fleabiscuit Feb 2014 #12

Second that 1000words Feb 2014 #21

third navarth Feb 2014 #50

fourth BelgianMadCow Feb 2014 #77

Fifth. I love your post. go west young man Feb 2014 #105

I think it will come from no party. roody Feb 2014 #117

"it has to comes from a new party outside of the Democratic Party at this point." True. polichick Feb 2014 #162

Sad but true! They control the government, Dustlawyer Feb 2014 #13

Latin America Did it by sending the Yanquis home Demeter Feb 2014 #16

American is now an entrenched police state often invisible to most, RKP5637 Feb 2014 #30

Excellent post, thank you Bvar ... sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #58

When peaceful protest is brutally crushed, you can bet the next ones will be violent beyond belief. Warpy Feb 2014 #83

the peaceful protest of non-consumerism, however, is unstoppable BelgianMadCow Feb 2014 #90

"Those who make Peaceful Revolution impossible, bvar22 Feb 2014 #94

As proven throughout history and in many places in the world today. pampango Feb 2014 #128

OWS planted the seed. They changed the conversation, made us think and speak of alfredo Feb 2014 #114

Hear, hear! Well said, bvar22. n/t Laelth Feb 2014 #130

I admire what OWS did. However, there was no endgame plan. ladjf Feb 2014 #140

Look at the new Tunisian constitution! IrishAyes Feb 2014 #158

I am kinda wondering hfojvt Feb 2014 #4

So, would you have said that if a man had said those things? KatyaR Feb 2014 #9

Well said!!! n/t RKP5637 Feb 2014 #33

hfojvt's thoughtful post covered much more than his first point about marriage gristy Feb 2014 #107

I did NOT say "only" hfojvt Feb 2014 #160

What is worse than being turned down Springslips Feb 2014 #168

and yet hfojvt Feb 2014 #172

I bit of a confused response... Springslips Feb 2014 #176

actually able bodied people are NOT forced into the system hfojvt Feb 2014 #188

she doesn't have to marry a man to be married. grasswire Feb 2014 #10

Are we going to see non-gay same-sex marriage for economic reasons? starroute Feb 2014 #25

...desperate times. grasswire Feb 2014 #28

It's one way to survive IMO. Today, the top priority in the US for most is survival. As our RKP5637 Feb 2014 #35

Perhaps for most people. But please excuse me from that lineup. It's a good plan, but IrishAyes Feb 2014 #159

I actually did that at one point as a single mom...it didn't work out well at all but oh, so what... CTyankee Feb 2014 #65

You kind of stepped mstinamotorcity2 Feb 2014 #72

I just snorted my coffee. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #76

a panacea? hfojvt Feb 2014 #123

I have also seen too many marriages Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #151

Zoning laws might not have permitted her to take in boarders. raccoon Feb 2014 #101

Exactly. Aside his sociopathy, my ex and I would've made a great team. He made $ hand over fist IrishAyes Feb 2014 #161

While not ideal, there are some solutions in there madville Feb 2014 #104

not all us gals want to be married Skittles Feb 2014 #108

well on the other side hfojvt Feb 2014 #124

you want I should kick your exaggerating ass, hfojvt? Skittles Feb 2014 #173

Probably because men in her age group are dying off much faster than women eridani Feb 2014 #122

Riots won't cut it. DeSwiss Feb 2014 #6

I am reading Chris Hedges "Death of the Liberal Class" and that's what he says also. rhett o rick Feb 2014 #8

yes, it is clear what the militarization of local law enforcement is about. grasswire Feb 2014 #11

That'll work for starters..... DeSwiss Feb 2014 #167

That all sounds swell but how do you get corrupt people to reform themselves? rhett o rick Feb 2014 #170

Reform isn't the aim. DeSwiss Feb 2014 #171

Forgive me if I sound like a "naysayer", I agree things need to change. rhett o rick Feb 2014 #174

The first step in our ''strategy'' should be...... DeSwiss Feb 2014 #178

I totally agree, but we must be more specific. rhett o rick Feb 2014 #179

Somebody get a pencil (do they still make those?). DeSwiss Feb 2014 #180

Sorry but I dont get it. Do you agree or disagree? nm rhett o rick Feb 2014 #185

I agree. DeSwiss Feb 2014 #186

And don't spend a dime into the general economy Demeter Feb 2014 #17

Agreed! llmart Feb 2014 #131

^^ This is the most effective strategy available to us. ^^ Egalitarian Thug Feb 2014 #23

^^^^ THIS POST IS WHY I REC'D THIS THREAD ^^^^ Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #115

You are correct. That's what �tienne de La Bo�tie told the French in 1550. jtuck004 Feb 2014 #120

^This^. We win the game by simply refusing to play. Zorra Feb 2014 #165

I can hear her breathing too! DeSwiss Feb 2014 #166

Yes! Springslips Feb 2014 #169

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This sounds like my daughter with two kids under 8 and out of work for two years. kelliekat44 Feb 2014 #19

I'm right there with you JaneyVee KauaiK Feb 2014 #22

HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Feb 2014 #26

K&R. People are going to have to join together to get through this riderinthestorm Feb 2014 #27

People would fight back if they had a clear vision of how to do it starroute Feb 2014 #29

This is something I keep bookmarked Jack Rabbit Feb 2014 #41

Mutual Support... Been thinking about that lately. KoKo Feb 2014 #62

Organize. Organize. Organize. Martin Eden Feb 2014 #125

Riots?...Mere Child's Play....Storm The Gates and Hang 'Em High.... bkanderson76 Feb 2014 #36

Soon(tm) Lizzie Poppet Feb 2014 #145

We need to cut taxes on the job creators and Enthusiast Feb 2014 #37

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Well that's the answer for sure! Phlem Feb 2014 #44

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Meaning it's so binary Phlem Feb 2014 #48

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I like kale. And I like libraries! NYC_SKP Feb 2014 #54

lmfao! hrmjustin Feb 2014 #64

kale in the garden / trying so hard to avoid / feral cat urine uppityperson Feb 2014 #79

I can't wait for the op. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #85

Been pretty calm day so far. uppityperson Feb 2014 #86

And here is to many other quiet and calm days. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #87

Indeed. uppityperson Feb 2014 #88

are you all having fun? uppityperson Feb 2014 #78

Oh, excellent thought. Lemme see... NYC_SKP Feb 2014 #80

yes, I am plagiarising from there also. uppityperson Feb 2014 #82

Lol. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #89

Look in my closet-There's nothing at all to wear-Eat kale, go naked! uppityperson Feb 2014 #91

You know you really shouldn't worry your pretty mind with things like this.. SomethingFishy Feb 2014 #67

NS. Phlem Feb 2014 #102

My wife lost her corporate job 3 years ago. mn9driver Feb 2014 #40

Me too. Phlem Feb 2014 #42

And people half her age think $15.00 an hour is a Godsend! glowing Feb 2014 #43

OWS did a lot of things wrong IMHO, sadoldgirl Feb 2014 #46

This is a Great op!! mstinamotorcity2 Feb 2014 #49

+1. n/t Laelth Feb 2014 #135

She isn't rioting n2doc Feb 2014 #52

Hungry stomaches living in a car with no gas makes it REALLY hard to riot. Rex Feb 2014 #57

Oddly enough, so do full ones along with working cable tv. jtuck004 Feb 2014 #121

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Yes, we're all limousine liberals with trust funds nobodyspecial Feb 2014 #70

+1000000 Phlem Feb 2014 #73

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Or could it be the fact that Phlem Feb 2014 #81

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You make absolutely no sense. Phlem Feb 2014 #95

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Well sh#t. Phlem Feb 2014 #97

Riots are not the answer... that will just make the situation worse... DCBob Feb 2014 #61

Are you kidding? FrodosPet Feb 2014 #129

Thr Reagan worship from the Republican party is insane, and explains a lot about maddiemom Feb 2014 #68

Reagan had Alzheimers during his first and second terms underthematrix Feb 2014 #110

From Koko Phlem Feb 2014 #71

Strike SamKnause Feb 2014 #96

+1. n/t Laelth Feb 2014 #139

"Trickle Down," bay-bee! blkmusclmachine Feb 2014 #103

It's too fucking cold! alfredo Feb 2014 #113

Did you know Mike Malloy read your post on the air? I heard him 2/9 around 1 am I guess progree Feb 2014 #118

Ha obxhead Feb 2014 #119

I shared a house with three other guys and we got along great CanonRay Feb 2014 #126

k&r for the truth, however depressing it may be. n/t Laelth Feb 2014 #127

Its the same with men, too. From six figures to mid teens. It happened quick: I turned fifty. marble falls Feb 2014 #134

Where was this person when she did "have"? She'll have to take a number and get in line RadiationTherapy Feb 2014 #143

First of all, kudos for a great OP. IrishAyes Feb 2014 #152

We don't' show up in the statistics, either BallardWA Feb 2014 #154

They haven't started yet... elzenmahn Feb 2014 #156

That is the best article on the situation of the best and brightest in America today JDPriestly Feb 2014 #164

Do you think riots would be helpful? Nye Bevan Feb 2014 #175

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K&R cprise Feb 2014 #181

Nope, it's not amazing the riots haven't started yet. Spider Jerusalem Feb 2014 #182