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In reply to the discussion: We no longer have the rule of law in this country [View all]MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)41. We need a revolution, and quick
I don't see anything in the OP about blood. Interesting that you read that into it.
The cool thing is that the Founders gave us the ability to do it at the ballot box. They specifically saw that as a safety valve to make revolutions bloodless.
But here's the catch: politicians who say they're going to do good stuff, get elected on that basis, then move hard right after being elected. Nothing more contemptable, they're subverting the will of the majority. Torches and pitchforks might be the only solution to this garbage.
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That is reminiscent of the Supreme Ct. ruling -- Both rich and poor are free to contribute
Arugula Latte
Apr 2014
#14
If so few are capable of governing themselves how fewer still are capable of governing others?
Nuclear Unicorn
Apr 2014
#4
Thank you. Facts are in short supply even on Dem forums these days. Short, dismissive
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#65
All I remember is sweat dreams, and flying machines, and pieces on the ground.
Dragonfli
Apr 2014
#34
Again, who's talking about "violent overthrow" anyway? This isn't the Teajahdist discussion board.
2banon
Apr 2014
#18
Thank you for attempting to point out that posters fiction regarding me that was just that, fiction.
Dragonfli
Apr 2014
#22
The OP points out injustice, and does not recommend a course of action. Ergo, you're wrong.
DisgustipatedinCA
Apr 2014
#57
Let's just go to the source. Dragonfli, pardon me, but were you suggesting a revolution in the US?
DisgustipatedinCA
Apr 2014
#59
I was not advocating armed revolution else I would have stated plainly I believed such
Dragonfli
Apr 2014
#62
Thanks. I knew you had already answered, and that you weren't advocating revolution
DisgustipatedinCA
Apr 2014
#63
Because its nearly word for word what I read from wingnuts defending their veiled calls...
MohRokTah
Apr 2014
#24
I'm with you. We don't need to follow the historical pattern. Revolutions are very, very
JDPriestly
Apr 2014
#52