Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Noam Chomsky: America’s Going Rogue [View all]bvar22
(39,909 posts)30. The Kabuki Theater is necessary to maintain the illusion of choice,
..and to keep the MONEY rolling in.
Campaign, Elections, and Media Coverage are a Multi-BILLION (Trillion?) Dollar Enterprise. It must all appear to be a neck & neck horse race in a "divided nation".
What would happen to this Money Machine if the screen were pulled back,
and 99% of Americans were told that they really have no chance what-so-ever,
no matter WHO they vote for?
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
37 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
It hurts worse because of the fact this is saying things have gotten worse
Nuclear Unicorn
Nov 2013
#4
Well at least some people know there is something wrong with the Democratic party...
L0oniX
Nov 2013
#7
Nader interview: Thirteen years after 2000, you’re reviled among the Democratic establishment. Why?
L0oniX
Nov 2013
#11
I'd like to commend you for posting Nader's point of view, because I know you'll take some heat.
adirondacker
Nov 2013
#13
I am sure it would be no problem as long as they alleged to be aiming at an alleged terrorist.
GoneFishin
Nov 2013
#27