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In reply to the discussion: Why Aren't You As Angry As I Am About Congress? [View all]ffr
(22,670 posts)18. Chicken and the egg. Can't push for an amendment
when the GOP controls the process you're trying to amend.
I don't for one second buy into the false equivalency that democrats work for their donors. Democrats actually do work for the people too and get the liberal agenda through with bills. ACA? Not even close to the dysfunction the GOP has wrought.
NOT
EVEN
CLOSE
GOTV for democrats. That's my message.
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we're trying but the very illegal jerrymandering that the right does in this state makes it...
Javaman
Jun 2016
#6
They fight over control of the power so their side gets more of their corporate welfare.
Dustlawyer
Jun 2016
#16
Corporations are people my friend. Our problems are bigger than political parties.
jalan48
Jun 2016
#23
To the barricades! Awareness of the current political/money set-up is the first step.
jalan48
Jun 2016
#30
It's been a mess since 2010 and the formation of the Republican Tea Party
Proud Liberal Dem
Jun 2016
#28
Why are you making assumptions about how angry I am and what I "should" do with it? n/t
TygrBright
Jun 2016
#32