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paleotn

(18,900 posts)
6. The primary rub between us and the Repukes is....
Sat Feb 20, 2021, 08:01 PM
Feb 2021

What's commons and what's not. Distill it down and that's what you end up with. Utilities, healthcare and on and on, things we need to live are commons to most of us and shouldn't be used to make a buck for a lucky few.

I'll always remember the Lewis Black joke regarding Ken Lay on Comedy Central mnmoderatedem Feb 2021 #1
K&R Wicked Blue Feb 2021 #2
Deregulation creates feudalism. wnylib Feb 2021 #15
In all areas - though it may be more obvious in energy management. soldierant Feb 2021 #23
It would be nice if we could have utilities as non-profits again. And companies like Griddy not Liberal In Texas Feb 2021 #3
Non-profit medical facilities, too. No one should profit from another's pain and suffering. OMGWTF Feb 2021 #22
For emphasis ... I am reposting this part UpInArms Feb 2021 #4
And to that I would add this: luvtheGWN Feb 2021 #17
+1 UpInArms Feb 2021 #18
Great post malaise Feb 2021 #5
The primary rub between us and the Repukes is.... paleotn Feb 2021 #6
Succinctly & well said. 👏 Duppers Feb 2021 #16
Supply-side Jesus died for your electricity Blue Owl Feb 2021 #7
Thanks for this history. ancianita Feb 2021 #8
He abandoned the "ranch" in Crawford dflprincess Feb 2021 #11
deregulation never has and never will work, but will work for the rich. AllaN01Bear Feb 2021 #9
Excellent! Yes, more FDR and less Bush. ananda Feb 2021 #10
Well, if they want to keep pushing this idiotic 'free market' crap, then we, as owners of public SWBTATTReg Feb 2021 #12
Very interesting. Lots of good information. Pepsidog Feb 2021 #13
those huge electricity bill are beyond disgusting-- criminal LymphocyteLover Feb 2021 #14
Excellent post. speak easy Feb 2021 #19
Cliff Baxter didn't get a chance to testify. Kid Berwyn Feb 2021 #20
Kick dalton99a Feb 2021 #21
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