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2016 Postmortem

berniepdx420

(1,784 posts) Thu Apr 21, 2016, 03:59 AM Apr 2016

The more things change the more they stay the same.....

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The more things change the more they stay the same..... (Original Post) berniepdx420 Apr 2016 OP

Yes, cycles are a natural part of history. TM99 Apr 2016 #1

""It does not take a majority to prevail ... " pat_k Apr 2016 #2

Those are some awesome & timely TM99 Apr 2016 #3

Thx. pat_k Apr 2016 #4

TM99

(8,352 posts)

1. Yes, cycles are a natural part of history.

Reply to berniepdx420 (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 04:42 AM

Apr 2016

We must fight this battle yet again in America. These fascists, and make no mistake that is what corporatists are, must be stopped every few generations.

The question is will enough Americans wake up from their Starbucks induced, iPad mesmerized, Netflix stupor before it is too late.

pat_k

(9,313 posts)

2. ""It does not take a majority to prevail ... "

Reply to TM99 (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 04:53 AM

Apr 2016

"It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men."
-- Samuel Adams

Some more quotes that seem fitting at this juncture:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511744422

TM99

(8,352 posts)

3. Those are some awesome & timely

Reply to pat_k (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 04:55 AM

Apr 2016

quotes.

Thanks!

pat_k

(9,313 posts)

4. Thx.

Reply to TM99 (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 05:03 AM

Apr 2016

Maybe give it a kick and rec. Might give some night owls (or early birds depending on locale) a boost.

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