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quartz007

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38. It was the norm even before citizens united,

Reply to dameatball (Reply #4)

Mon Apr 30, 2018, 05:33 PM

Apr 2018

for at least 4 decades. Citizens united simply skewed it more towards the rich and powerful corporations.

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In my old age I am realizing politics is a bore. [View all] Kajun Gal Apr 2018 OP

The thing is, its not supposed to be about being non-boring. nt BootinUp Apr 2018 #1

. Iggo Apr 2018 #2

Nice, that's a standard GOP line sharedvalues Apr 2018 #3

I can agree with the OP and respect the wisdom which comes with age. quartz007 Apr 2018 #9

No. Only the GOP is the party of billionaires. sharedvalues Apr 2018 #12

It has little to do with which party has richer politicians quartz007 Apr 2018 #16

No. Only the GOP is the party of billionaires. sharedvalues Apr 2018 #19

It's a mixed bag at best quartz007 Apr 2018 #22

what do you mean nothing gets done ? our country would be a mess if NOTHING got done as we see in JI7 Apr 2018 #23

Meaning of "nothing gets done" quartz007 Apr 2018 #25

tax cuts for the wealthy is getting something done . the middle and lower income people that voted JI7 Apr 2018 #26

Yes, 85%+ of tax cuts go to top 10% quartz007 Apr 2018 #37

The problem is not the politicians, it is the "bought and paid for" part. dameatball Apr 2018 #4

And GOP justices voted for Cit U. sharedvalues Apr 2018 #14

It was the norm even before citizens united, quartz007 Apr 2018 #38

All politics is frustrating as hell. democratisphere Apr 2018 #5

We disagree. S.E. TN Liberal Apr 2018 #6

In my old age, I've realized that politics is all that stands between my grandkids and annihilation Insightus Apr 2018 #7

Hay there! I'm in the fight. Dint expect these years to be what sprinkleeninow Apr 2018 #30

Well, how old are you? PJMcK Apr 2018 #8

And rather than stop listening to the bs you decided to share with us because... Xipe Totec Apr 2018 #10

When politics is life-threatening, as it is these days, I never find it boring. n/t pnwmom Apr 2018 #11

Then why are you here wasting our time? hatrack Apr 2018 #13

I think a lot of what's wrong with this country is because people are emotional and not analytical bettyellen Apr 2018 #15

it's supposed to be "boring" 0rganism Apr 2018 #17

I think we kind of struck out on that boring part for this round nolabels Apr 2018 #29

It's hard work. We tolerate some tedium to accomplish our goals struggle4progress Apr 2018 #18

The GOP thanks you. Adrahil Apr 2018 #20

Nope. They just won't do anything so all the talk seems for nothing. Kajun Gal May 2018 #39

Politics is Supposed to be Boring . but who is in office still matters and makes a HUGE Difference JI7 Apr 2018 #21

Superficial politics are a cult of personality ismnotwasm Apr 2018 #24

i love nerdy "boring" policy wonk politicians JI7 Apr 2018 #27

+1 ismnotwasm Apr 2018 #28

Things sure fucking changed November 2016. Exotica Apr 2018 #31

Very good advice Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #32

It is as long as you wait for politicians to change things for you. meadowlander Apr 2018 #33

+1,000 Angry Dragon Apr 2018 #34

Agree Raine Apr 2018 #35

I'll differ, politics is not boring depending on the party you are supporting! akbacchus_BC Apr 2018 #36