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In reply to the discussion: WE HAVE LOST OUR SOUL [View all]zeemike
(18,998 posts)9. I remember those times too.
They were far from perfect, but we now are far from then...I am not sure where that puts us not, but it ain't a good.
It has been so painful seeing it all go down in one generation.
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Take the money out of politics, that is the ONLY way we will become a civil society again.
sabrina 1
Sep 2013
#20
We let "Christian Dominionists" infiltrate our Government. These results were expected.
blkmusclmachine
Sep 2013
#27
So you think I was living in some kind of bubble because I was in the military?
zeemike
Sep 2013
#77
I well remember those times, when it seemed we might actually become a nation with a soul.
niyad
Sep 2013
#48
We need to do something stunning, purposeful, and shocking but not terrifying or lethal or evil.
leveymg
Sep 2013
#54
Yes And get at least 10 people who have never voted in state or local elections to VOTE in 2014.
kelliekat44
Sep 2013
#74
K&R! I am glad to see that COMPLETE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM (CCFR) is gaining traction!
Dustlawyer
Sep 2013
#82
So often in the middle class I have that if it doesn't directly and immediately affect them
gopiscrap
Oct 2013
#102