Damn, 2/3 of American's prefer a mix of spending cuts + tax > for wealthy. Not reflected in vote!

[RiverStone]

So much for majority rule!

More evidence we live in a land "ruled" by corporations, and those in bed with them. :think:


A recent CNN/ORC International Poll reveals a growing public exasperation and demand for compromise. Sixty-four percent of respondents to a July 18-20 survey preferred a deal with a mix of spending cuts and tax increases. Only 34% preferred a debt reduction plan based solely on spending reductions.

From today's news here: http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/08/01/debt.talks/index.html?iref=BN1&hpt=hp_t1

[OHdem10]

1. Who listens to the people????

[peace frog]

5. Seriously

We don't matter until it's time to vote, and even then not much more important than before. We're just told we are important, and we eagerly believe it.
Then the election is over and we find out, once again, that we don't matter. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.

[mmonk]

2. That's not good economics either.

The Third Way is winning hearts and minds. Cuts do not help a down economy with high unemployment.

[RiverStone]

3. Agreed - but who among our leaders are winning any hearts...

Or minds!?

I wish Russ Feingold would run for office again. Gawd, we need more passionate and courageous progressives on the Hill. Gotta add a shout out for Dennis Kucinich too.

[mmonk]

8. It is truely a shame he is on the sidelines though he is still fighting.

I really hope he does run again. He had a strong presence.

[PeaceNikki]

4. That 2/3 better get to the fucking polls in every election. Starting with the WI recalls.

[RiverStone]

6. Yes! Lets hope the wingnut TPers spooked them off their ass & into the voting booth!

:hi:

[Davis_X_Machina]

7. Half of them don't vote.

Engaged, angry, committed minorities roll apathetic majorities all the time in politics.