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In reply to the discussion: Joseph Stiglitz Sees Terrifying Future for America If We Don't Reverse Inequality [View all]nashville_brook
(20,958 posts)23. we've been working hard for Dems who fail to return any power to workers.
this has been going on for 30 years. Obama was supposed to be the game changer, and we were told to "hope" for that. well, we did. and here we are.
folks come by their pessimism honestly.
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marmar
Jun 2012
OP
That'll happen only after many die ... and after there's no other choice. NONE. Even insane choices.
TahitiNut
Jun 2012
#40
Apathy. People viewed the Iraq and Afghan "wars" is if they were video games - and do the same to
NRaleighLiberal
Jun 2012
#9
There's only one problem with that. Nobody gives a fuck about spiritual doom anymore.
calimary
Jun 2012
#39
Thank you Marmar. Wouldn't it be great if "the truth shall set you free." Not in a thoroughly
dotymed
Jun 2012
#16
Well, as I've been saying, prepare for a 'terrifying future', because NOTHING will change.
Huey P. Long
Jun 2012
#18
we've been working hard for Dems who fail to return any power to workers.
nashville_brook
Jun 2012
#23