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In reply to the discussion: Is the USA now a fascist state? [View all]SamKnause
(14,896 posts)I do know that the U.S. government is corrupt to the core. (local to national)
I do know that the law of the land only applies to some. (If you start a war based on false intelligence, torture, or crash the global economy because of shady practices you are home free)
I do know that Wall Street controls our government. (corporations and banks are writing our laws)
I do know police brutality is rarely addressed.
I do know our prison system is a system of vengeance and many people who are not guilty of anything are caught in its web.
Our Supreme Court is so out of touch it's as if they do not even live in this country. (we have choices for our internet and cable needs)
I do know that monopolies have been embraced by our governments inactions.
I do know that our military budget is bleeding our social services safety net dry.
I do know that tax cuts for the elites and for corporations has created income inequality on a mass scale.
I do know our public education is under attack.
I do know the rights of women are under attack.
I do know that the Christian religion is trying to force its way into our lawmaking.