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In reply to the discussion: Leftist Values [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)36. The best way to know who we can entrust with the power to represent us, is
NOT by what they say in political campaigns, but by their records.
I don't think you're being cynical, Octafish, I think you're being realistic.
We can't 'win' simply by winning elections.
Really winning would be electing people who have proven they understand that it is the PEOPLE they are supposed to represent.
Far too many appear to forget once elected, who they work for.
Money talks apparently.
Which is why I hope Wall St actually meant it when they said they would not donate to the Senate races unless Elizabeth Warren stops talking.
Imagine the power they have given her to finally get money out of our politics!
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We dissent from the current reality that women are discriminated against and treated unfairly.
Dont call me Shirley
Mar 2015
#2
This gross law is step #1 in the state by state march to overturn the Federal Civil Rights Law
Dont call me Shirley
Mar 2015
#17
Foreign Policy is hugely important right now, imo. Even if we were only to think of the
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#57
Hey There Octofish. Missed you. I saw what happened and that was completely unjustified, imo.
2banon
Mar 2015
#79
That right wing is known as The Third Way. And the Third Way = Heritage Foundation.
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#67
It is not enough to allow dissent. We must demand it. For there is much to dissent to
Ichingcarpenter
Mar 2015
#38
So I was in my early 20 in the early 1990s when Bill Clinton came on the scene
aikoaiko
Apr 2015
#80
Thank you for shining the light on RFK's evolved political awareness, insight and quotes before he
2banon
Mar 2015
#78
RFK gave a list of what to oppose - we need a definitive list of what to support
derby378
Mar 2015
#65
Right, no middle class w/o labor and I'd add no democracy w/o a middle class. Only the power of
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#76