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Drahthaardogs

(6,843 posts)
Wed Apr 2, 2014, 07:28 PM Apr 2014

Sometimes it just seems pointless.

I watched the news today...Supreme Court says money=free speech. They just undid any good that came out of Watergate.

The USPS is going to set up non-union post offices in Staples.

Paul Ryan thinks feds make too much money and submits a budget that kills their pension.

It is a full out war on the middle class and it is orchestrated by the Republicans. Let's face it, the Republicans do not want "smaller government", they want an oligarchy where the rich make the decisions and the live in luxury while the rest of society waits on them.

In my mind, this effects everything else. Social justice BEGINS at gainful employment. I really feel this is why the Republicans attack it with such fervor.

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Sometimes it just seems pointless. (Original Post) Drahthaardogs Apr 2014 OP
Well, I just got a billboard space for FREE WhiteTara Apr 2014 #1
That's your inner pragmatist speaking Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #2
War on the middle class? TransitJohn Apr 2014 #3
Is it safe to use the phrase "activist judges" now? geckosfeet Apr 2014 #4
We're at the end of 50 years of Republicans busting their asses jeff47 Apr 2014 #5
I think the a-hole in govt who think this, should give their WAGES back to the Federal govt. Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2014 #6

WhiteTara

(29,713 posts)
1. Well, I just got a billboard space for FREE
Wed Apr 2, 2014, 07:32 PM
Apr 2014

between now and November in a great spot. Now for about 4 more of those and I'll be happy for my little district.

But, I know how you you feel. We have to get the vote out. Carry a few registration forms around with you and ask people if they are registered. Little by little.

geckosfeet

(9,644 posts)
4. Is it safe to use the phrase "activist judges" now?
Wed Apr 2, 2014, 07:58 PM
Apr 2014

edit: Or is that reserved for republicans to use when liberal judges make decisions they don't like?

jeff47

(26,549 posts)
5. We're at the end of 50 years of Republicans busting their asses
Wed Apr 2, 2014, 08:51 PM
Apr 2014

to turn this country towards their ideals. So yes, things will continue to suck for a while - there's decades of work to reverse.

But the only way it keeps sucking forever is if people like you decide it's pointless and stop fighting.

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