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In reply to the discussion: Joseph Stiglitz Sees Terrifying Future for America If We Don't Reverse Inequality [View all]The Jungle 1
(4,552 posts)42. Not gonna work
No society at any time in history has been successful with all the wealth at the top.
Citizen United has erected a solid road block. However if Americans ever come to understand that 70% of our economy is based on consumer spending we can end run Citizen United. Boycotts are the answer. There is no reason to buy anything the Koch brothers sell. Just say NO.
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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