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RKP5637

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9. I had a friend years ago at school that said one day the mindless masses would rise up

Reply to Lotusflower70 (Reply #8)

Mon Nov 7, 2016, 02:54 PM

Nov 2016

and out of ignorance topple US democracy. At the time I though it was an arrogant and egotistical statement, but today, it seems to be closer to the truth.

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I am SICK I say, and I say it again SICK of how many confuse commentary with journalism. [View all] TexasProgresive Nov 2016 OP

Commentary Lotusflower70 Nov 2016 #1

Yep, bottom line is big $$$$$'s. It's pathetic that this shapes the dialogue for an election. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2016 #4

Agreed Lotusflower70 Nov 2016 #8

I had a friend years ago at school that said one day the mindless masses would rise up RKP5637 Nov 2016 #9

Surrounded by stupidity Lotusflower70 Nov 2016 #10

I think among those most confused about this distinction thucythucy Nov 2016 #2

Ted Turner started out with a good idea and then it went to hell when he sold CNN off. One problem RKP5637 Nov 2016 #3

Ted Turner opened the door for Faux, M$NBC etal TexasProgresive Nov 2016 #5

Yep, and the rest followed right along when they discovered P&L centers made huge profits RKP5637 Nov 2016 #7

I weep, too. None of my rightwing relatives can distinguish an opinion procon Nov 2016 #6