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3. Of course austerity was the goal, and absolutely on purpose.

Reply to MannyGoldstein (Original post)

Fri Apr 26, 2013, 08:14 PM

Apr 2013

Of course the game was rigged from the very start so that austerity for the 99 percent was the only possible outcome.

And of course we all knew that cuts to the military or other one percent favorites would never stand.

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MIHOP or LIHOP? [View all] MannyGoldstein Apr 2013 OP

It's like Margaret Atwood sez... phantom power Apr 2013 #1

It looked like a way to Newest Reality Apr 2013 #2

Of course austerity was the goal, and absolutely on purpose. woo me with science Apr 2013 #3

Oh hell, I thought you were talking about 911 OffWithTheirHeads Apr 2013 #4

No, this is a new conspiracy. Will probably kill more people, though. nt MannyGoldstein Apr 2013 #6

Oh, they knew what was going to happen. I'll share an unrelated bit of legislation to make.. Poll_Blind Apr 2013 #5

Well said. gateley Apr 2013 #7

I think the whole sequester was intended. forestpath Apr 2013 #8

LITHOP. Igel Apr 2013 #9

Lindy Hop ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #10

Let them eat pancakes - at IHOP! bananas Apr 2013 #11