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In reply to the discussion: It's not 3 dimensional chess. It's a kick to the gut. [View all]ljm2002
(10,751 posts)...and it also continues to blur what distinctions remain between Republicans and Democrats.
Republicans will f*** over the 90% to enrich the 10%. They are pretty up-front about their policies although they will never admit in so many words that is what they are doing.
Democrats will do the same but not quite as harshly. They will spout platitudes about the middle class and once in awhile they will mention the poor. But when the dust settles, their policies also benefit the 10% to the detriment of the 90%.
That's what is happening today in the Corporate States of America. Where a food company can be sued and LOSE in court for putting TRUE statements on their labels. Where a news company can be sued and WIN in court for insisting on broadcasting LIES to their audience. Where an oil spill is not an oil spill, so the government and not the company has to pay for cleanup.
It's a crying shame. I don't even recognize our Democratic Party anymore. They have given up their heritage and we are left with the 3rd Way policy mish mash. It's thin gruel indeed.