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raindaddy

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31. In the last 30 years we've witnessed the greatest transfer of wealth..

Wed May 7, 2014, 10:41 AM

May 2014

from what was once the middle class to the ultra-wealthy in modern history and it hasn't really mattered who occupies the White House.

Other than the obligatory populist campaign rhetoric it's been years since we've had a Democratic President who was willing to use his position to change the balance of power in this country.

"Dark conspiracy" gives the impression that anyone who questions our current political system is imagining that the deregulation of Wall Street, corporate friendly trade agreements, unlimited political corporate monetary influence, two tier justice system, years of unpopular wars, etc hasn't had a major effect on our lives.

Sorry man, but it's the media who has the major roll in who becomes the "front runner" in this country and who owns the media? If you haven't noticed by now what passes as network news in this country is nothing much more than entertainment and a distraction then enjoy the show.

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"The Numbers Don�t Lie: Jeb Bush Can�t Beat Hillary Clinton" [View all] applegrove May 2014 OP

Unless something goes wrong in 2016 (a major crisis) Dawson Leery May 2014 #1

These Absolute liberalmike27 May 2014 #28

...That explains the recent dredging up of Benghazi. Its all they have left. Just like Jeb. misterhighwasted May 2014 #2

They know this that's why they need to Benghazi the country SummerSnow May 2014 #3

And in the end it'll be 52-48. PeteSelman May 2014 #4

Sadly true. In this age of BRAND LOYALTY and hyper partisanship, both the Dems and the GOP have TrollBuster9090 May 2014 #17

Way too early to state any of this with any sort of confidence. Egnever May 2014 #5

Nobody can beat Hillary. Isn't that what they were all saying back in doc03 May 2014 #6

this is specifically referring to Republican contenders wyldwolf May 2014 #8

Yes, but many of us are more interested in how a real progressive like totodeinhere May 2014 #10

Yes, but many of us are not interested in yet another definition of "real progressive" wyldwolf May 2014 #11

You think Hillary can't be beat by a Republican? A lot can happen between now doc03 May 2014 #21

Again, the OP is specifically referring to Republican contenders wyldwolf May 2014 #22

How you think that op is Gospel is bizarre. I don't care what some poll says two years out doc03 May 2014 #25

Where did I say it was gospel? On the other hand, I have no reason to discount the poll wyldwolf May 2014 #26

Gee don't get your blood pressure up, ok Hillary is a shoe-in let's just anoint her doc03 May 2014 #44

Interesting point, but in 2007 there were three Dem candidates who all had similar approval ratings TrollBuster9090 May 2014 #16

Kerry was at 6% in Iowa! Then he "retooled for the real deal" TheNutcracker May 2014 #7

Perhaps true jimlup May 2014 #9

We haven't wyldwolf May 2014 #12

Jeeze I wish we could dredge up relatives of Carter, Reagan, Nixon, Humphrey or Mondale Armstead May 2014 #13

I agree, but at least Hilary Clinton is a Clinton by MARRIAGE, rather than a birth entitlement. TrollBuster9090 May 2014 #15

How is this "Monarchy style?" wyldwolf May 2014 #27

Try Oligarchy.... raindaddy May 2014 #29

Neither Clinton or Bush are a part of the government - It isn't Oligarchy, either. wyldwolf May 2014 #30

In the last 30 years we've witnessed the greatest transfer of wealth.. raindaddy May 2014 #31

So? That has nada to do with who voters prefer in Florida. wyldwolf May 2014 #32

As long as the stus quo is accpetable to you enjoy the show... raindaddy May 2014 #33

As long as you continue to be entertained by dark agendas in everything... wyldwolf May 2014 #34

As long as you are fine with Tony Blair interfering... NCTraveler May 2014 #36

BREAKING! Hillary eats ravioli, signals her allegiance with corporate Italian canned food PAC wyldwolf May 2014 #37

Thanks for the inside information. raindaddy May 2014 #42

A handful of families have battled for thrones over time Armstead May 2014 #38

Nope, not even close. wyldwolf May 2014 #40

Actually, Paul's support comes from both stoners AND racists who want to repeal the Civil Rights Act TrollBuster9090 May 2014 #14

I'll vote for Hillary if she is nominated... LuckyTheDog May 2014 #18

The election isn't for two and a half freaking years! skepticscott May 2014 #19

Pardon my french Aerows May 2014 #20

Hell, I wrote about this 6 months ago 7962 May 2014 #23

Unless he changes his last name he is not beating anyone krawhitham May 2014 #24

Unfortunately, this frees her to tack as far to the right as she wants. Orsino May 2014 #35

Definition of insanity: electing the same leaders over and over and expecting different results. Initech May 2014 #39

Didn't work out for Gore, 5-4. Octafish May 2014 #41

I have doubts that he could beat eggs. N/t Fearless May 2014 #43

Whoever it is, there's going to be A LOT of money behind the next Republican candidate. tofuandbeer May 2014 #45