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In reply to the discussion: In the richest country in the history of the world, it should not be a luxury [View all]Mr. Ected
(9,670 posts)42. Man, oh man, you speak the truth
Having lived in Europe for 8 years, the Netherlands and Germany specifically, I know what's possible if your population isn't actively denying itself the privileges our taxes should provide for us. We seem intent on self-loathing and ultimately that's how we'll lose our democracy and cede all power to the rich and powerful. Our representative system is broken, our press is broken, and we are shallow, ill-informed and self-destructive as a people. The greatest democracy in history is only as good as the ordinary citizens that comprise it, and we're failing miserably as a people.
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In the richest country in the history of the world, it should not be a luxury [View all]
Uncle Joe
Jan 2022
OP
It is not the democratic party doing this Bernie. It is Joe Manchin, Sinema and ALL repukes.
onecaliberal
Jan 2022
#1
Then ask the oligarchs, corporate supremacists and their right wing puppets in Congress to quit
Uncle Joe
Jan 2022
#46
Thank you SO much for providing Douglass' entire quote, date, and context. Quite different from....
George II
Jan 2022
#24
I'm certainly glad someone provided the ENTIRE quote from Frederick Douglass including the DATE....
George II
Jan 2022
#22
"Are you prepared to stand with struggling working families all over this country? "
paleotn
Jan 2022
#5
Where is the comprehensive bill, with details on benefits AND funding, for those things asked for?
George II
Jan 2022
#40
Transaction tax on Wall Street trades. Wealth tax. Tax capital gains at regular tax rates for people
PatrickforB
Jan 2022
#50
But again, all these things need to be put into writing, in detail, with specific tax rates, costs..
George II
Jan 2022
#51