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In reply to the discussion: It's time to examine where my loyalties lie, you judge, I'll just explain my position. [View all]Dragonfli
(10,622 posts)The party system has failed and in exactly the way Jefferson predicted.
It should be replaced, but how? Maybe in the long term or faster perhaps if the pitchforks and torches come out once they push a little too far (history shows this result after times of extreme wealth disparity over and over again).
Sabrina reminded me of my own fascination with tribal philosophy. Americans native to my general area include the Iroquois, one part of their philosophies I admire and think should be included in any governance is Seven generation sustainability. It's a concept that will aid in our survival considering current environmental realities. It is also important to consider what we leave behind and would encourage us to protect legacies such as Social Security rather than the looting and burning of such legacies being proposed these days by the ultra wealthy.