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mmonk

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10. A Democratic Congress would be a goal but let's face it,

Wed Jun 20, 2012, 12:19 PM

Jun 2012

with gerrymandered House Districts and Senate Democrats about as useful as a boat with a leak, we're not getting out of this anytime soon. Take into account this Supreme Court and Citizens United, a movement at this point is what is needed. The downside is the time it takes, but it may serve future generations well. In the meantime, we will vote even if our voting has less power. It is one thing we can do in the short term to stem the corporate tide.

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Robert Reich to DU �we cannot allow ourselves to be lulled into either complacency or cynicism" [View all] kpete Jun 2012 OP

That leaves complacent cynics like me in trouble. ChairmanAgnostic Jun 2012 #1

Beating the Drum LeFleur1 Jun 2012 #3

well stated, Le. ChairmanAgnostic Jun 2012 #4

Hmm. Democracy Now! is enough to drive anyone to suicide. JNelson6563 Jun 2012 #2

Settling for "not as bad" IS complacency and cynicism. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2012 #5

We're in for difficult times either way with the House make up and a do nothing Senate mmonk Jun 2012 #6

Here is the first sentence again if you didn't read it NNN0LHI Jun 2012 #9

A Democratic Congress would be a goal but let's face it, mmonk Jun 2012 #10

I strongly second his remarks! /nt jimlup Jun 2012 #7

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jun 2012 #8