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They declare something to be true, and it becomes so because they do things along the same lines as sale signs in Wal-mart. There is no longer an appetite for profundity or meaningful discussion here, if there ever was. You are either terrified or you are not. It is too easy to be led, fat and happy, and leave the real decisions to others. Of course, the ruling class, for lack of a better term, appreciate this and continue to perpetuate the sheep mentality.
Look at what our culture values. We have TV shows that discuss fantasy sports leagues, we watch our fellow citizens be degraded on TV and revel in their short-comings. Sure there are many, many wonderful aspects to Americana but we are at a point where we have been willingly led to believe that as long as our plasma TV works, and we can get a 4th meal from taco bell that all is well in Hoosville.
Dare your neighbor to contemplate an aspect of their life and you will be greeting with blank stares. Ask them what if a flat tax would raise or lower their tax liability, and then ask for computations to back it up and you will get blank stares. Ask them if they love America and American workers, and then ask how often they make sure to buy American products and foodstuffs.
We are a lazy, stupid and self-serving public, and if your outrage ends at your keyboard then you are no better.
Sorry for being so chastising on my first day, but I love this country and am absolutely aghast as to how complacent we have become. We, the ultimate rebels.
Cheers, all, be safe.
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