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Cal33

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28. Yes, and our nation is in such deep trouble because too many criminal Al Capone types

Reply to 2ndAmForComputers (Reply #25)

Tue Jan 31, 2012, 09:59 PM

Jan 2012

are holding high positions in both government and private industry. America is being ruled
by too many criminals. This is our national problem, and our national disgrace how they
got into power in the first place. It's through propaganda, lies, bribery and corruption.
From top to bottom and from inside out, they are solid rot, decay and vile stench.

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How Swedes and Norwegians broke the power of their "1%." [View all] Cal33 Jan 2012 OP

good read dionysus Jan 2012 #1

And very enlightening. If they could succeed, so can we. Cal33 Jan 2012 #3

So why isn't everyone trying to immigrate to Sweden? dkf Jan 2012 #2

Sweden has taken in many immigrants, and is continuing to do so. But remember, Cal33 Jan 2012 #5

There are many reasons everyone is not gristy Jan 2012 #11

"LoveItOrLeaveItTommy!!" HughBeaumont Jan 2012 #21

"It also means conceding America to the neo-fascists." Yes, it does. And this must never happen. Cal33 Jan 2012 #27

That's the best you got? Come on. 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #24

Yeah.. and don't let the door hit you on the ass SomethingFishy Jan 2012 #26

Excellent Read!!! Howler Jan 2012 #4

Now *these* are the kinds of discussions we should be having Duer 157099 Jan 2012 #6

Googling "Global Nonviolent Action Database" yields a large number of articles on how Cal33 Jan 2012 #23

The Swedes also reacted to the Banking Crisis the right way edhopper Jan 2012 #7

I have been looking for an article like this for a while chowder66 Jan 2012 #8

Thank you. I also found the article intriguing when I first read it. Cal33 Jan 2012 #9

Cuba did it another way. dipsydoodle Jan 2012 #10

Yes, and I've read that the infant mortality rate in Cuba is lower than ours. And such Cal33 Jan 2012 #15

Duplicate thread. Course that one dropped like a stone a few days ago, maybe this will fare better riderinthestorm Jan 2012 #12

There will always be duplicate threads in this forum for the simple reason that Cal33 Jan 2012 #13

Not complaining. Just a remark. Like I said, I hope this one attracts more attention riderinthestorm Jan 2012 #16

Okay, and thanks. Cal33 Jan 2012 #18

I posted it in Socialist Progressives Group a few days ago, but I'm glad to see it getting around. Starry Messenger Jan 2012 #14

This should explain to "democrats" on how it's done. TxVietVet Jan 2012 #17

Just Google "Global Nonviolent Action Database." There is a treasure of info on how to do it. Cal33 Jan 2012 #19

Great point. "Swedes and Norwegians paid a price for their standards of living through nonviolent pampango Jan 2012 #20

You are correct. Democracy and a fair chance for everyone to make a good life aren't handed Cal33 Jan 2012 #22

Right ON. I always though right-wingness was a personality disorder. 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #25

Yes, and our nation is in such deep trouble because too many criminal Al Capone types Cal33 Jan 2012 #28