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In reply to the discussion: Do you believe public opinion expressed through a public outcry sometimes affects public policy? [View all]cui bono
(19,926 posts)67. You've just decided that they do nothing in real life. You actually have no idea what they do IRL.
How would you?
You say they stick out like sore thumbs, so what are the signs? How can you tell by reading posts on here who does not do anything in real life to affect change?
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Do you believe public opinion expressed through a public outcry sometimes affects public policy? [View all]
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
OP
there are post right now mocking the idea that political leaders might respond to a public outcry
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#1
they did not say ANYTHING OF THE SORT-- here is the verbatim quote you quoted
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#89
so the civil rights movement, the labor movement, the anti-Vietnam war movement had no affect on
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#5
is it possible that when internet posting translates into letter writing and phone calling and other
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#17
I'm sure public outcry against further military engagements in the Middle East would
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#23
it doesn't always work or work fast. The first protest against the Vietnam War took place at the
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#28
70% of Americans supported the Iraq Invasion believing the lies about Iraq being connected
sabrina 1
Sep 2013
#46
I believed the lies. *Today* I know Bush was going to go to the UN & Cheney didn't let him.
Sunlei
Sep 2013
#62
They do keep count those calls, letters, emails and petitions. (WH petition website also works)
Sunlei
Sep 2013
#60
So... you are now insinuating that the people against the bombing or Summers are drinking
cui bono
Sep 2013
#38
I'm gathering that they have a very different view of what is the appropriate role of the citizenry
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#40
Oh, I don't think you want to win me over, that's for sure. The point is, you should be trying
cui bono
Sep 2013
#65
That's not at all the gist of my post, but if it makes you feel better to name call go ahead.
cui bono
Sep 2013
#69
Thank you for proving my point. The fact that you do it in such a juvenile way
cui bono
Sep 2013
#75
You've just decided that they do nothing in real life. You actually have no idea what they do IRL.
cui bono
Sep 2013
#67
You do know you are dealing with a BOG host don't you? That should explain much. n/t
L0oniX
Sep 2013
#96
I know. I made an honest and legitimate attempt to get them to discuss democracy
cui bono
Sep 2013
#98
That's why ignore is a good thing. Why waste your time responding to them. They are not worth it.
L0oniX
Sep 2013
#99
No, I asked a valid question to get a real response and all I got was hatred and nonsense.
cui bono
Sep 2013
#108
I figured out some time ago that the Fox News nuts don't understand what a liberal western democracy
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#12
the banksters do have a lot of power - but when counterbalanced by an engaged public
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#27
money has always had a great deal of influence in politics. Everyone knows that. But
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#85
this is basic to democracy. It is how we in the tradition of liberal western democracy think
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#88
I'm just a little bit surprised to discover on a liberal forum there are people who think issue
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#13
So what's your definition of "mob rule" then? The amount of time it takes for them to get their way?
cui bono
Sep 2013
#39
And you're trying to equate Obama and the Bush Regime, as if there was no difference.
baldguy
Sep 2013
#93
it was not the mob that passed the Patriot Act and Invaded Iraq. It was the government
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#34
well yes it was the government manipulating the people - not the people petitioning the government
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#37
The anti-Obama crowd here would have us believe these guys are running the current adminitration.
baldguy
Sep 2013
#92
those of us who are part of the tradition that believes in liberal - mixed economy - western
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#25
I don't know what you are talking about. But participatory democracy and the people speaking out
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#32
If you had posted this poll a month ago, many would have felt that government never responds
pampango
Sep 2013
#43
I think it's rather discouraging and sad that there are many here who are mocking and
myrna minx
Sep 2013
#47
yes. Takes years! lots of emails, calls to WH, protest, corruption exposure- here's an example.
Sunlei
Sep 2013
#57
Maybe a little, but at the end of the day, it has to be a HUGE outcry, and
closeupready
Sep 2013
#64