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DarleenMB

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16. I like what he says BUT

Mon Apr 27, 2020, 11:15 AM

Apr 2020

"But here’s the thing. There’s been a lot of talk over who has the power to reopen America’s economy. Well, it doesn’t belong to the president, nor to the governors. It doesn’t even belong to business owners. No, ultimately, it belongs to me. And to you. It belongs to us, as consumers. "

We are CITIZENS. Calling us "consumers" turns us into powerless, mindless buyers who have no say in our government. As Citizens we are in charge, not Congress. They are (supposed) to be working for us and as long as we refer to ourselves as "consumers" they are in control. Take it back. Call yourself what you really are ... a Citizen.

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Leonard Pitts: I will not die of stupid [View all] babylonsister Apr 2020 OP

I feel the same ... CatMor Apr 2020 #1

Leonard Pitts Jr is my favorite FL journalist - he is just amazing! FM123 Apr 2020 #2

One of my favorite columnists, too. nt tblue37 Apr 2020 #6

I have resigned myself to this lifestyle until I'm vaccinated SoonerPride Apr 2020 #3

Me too! But I never though I would crave and miss dinner Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2020 #4

+1 The only responsible, humane way to live. Faced with life or death, all else is distraction. ancianita Apr 2020 #5

This article is wonderful Corgigal Apr 2020 #7

One objection - It's not fear TlalocW Apr 2020 #8

+1 2naSalit Apr 2020 #9

It is a desire to avoid an early death and a painful debilitating illness DBoon Apr 2020 #22

I agree but... TlalocW Apr 2020 #30

Bravo, well said! Hiawatha Pete Apr 2020 #10

That's my plan too lunatica Apr 2020 #11

I don't know who he is, but I like him. ffr Apr 2020 #12

Leonard G. Pitts is a journalist for the Miami Herald. Haggis for Breakfast Apr 2020 #28

Wasn't that a Noble canetoad Apr 2020 #31

No, it was a Pulitzer. Haggis for Breakfast Apr 2020 #35

Goobers in MAGA hats!!! KT2000 Apr 2020 #13

My sentiments exactly. stage left Apr 2020 #14

"I will not die of stupid" -- exceedingly well put. Thank you. nt Hekate Apr 2020 #15

I like what he says BUT DarleenMB Apr 2020 #16

+1 crickets Apr 2020 #18

I understand what you're saying... dixiechiken1 Apr 2020 #25

Yup. Exactly my position. SaveOurDemocracy Apr 2020 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author Crazy Apr 2020 #19

Yes! StarryNite Apr 2020 #21

Kick and recommend. bronxiteforever Apr 2020 #20

Any other sources for this? Old Crank Apr 2020 #23

His columns are posted babylonsister Apr 2020 #27

Thanks Old Crank Apr 2020 #33

I found it in the Athens (GA) Banner Herald. Different Drummer Apr 2020 #36

M$M, Loser Donnie Bodybags, Dirty Bar, Massacre Mitch, and all GOPers can eat shit and die. Hermit-The-Prog Apr 2020 #24

++++++++++++ not fooled Apr 2020 #32

Excellent article....Thanks for the post...n/t Upthevibe Apr 2020 #26

yeah thats great... Locrian Apr 2020 #29

I'm not going to the open house party for my city, state or country Boomer Apr 2020 #34