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edhopper

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7. Much like the USSR Communist Party

Reply to BootinUp (Original post)

Mon Jun 20, 2016, 05:13 PM

Jun 2016

which claimed to act on behalf of the betterment of the people, but in reality operated for the purpose of those in power...
The modern GOP does not offer real solutions to problems, though the propose plans for healthcare, jobs etc... they are not intended to actually address the problems, they are really just ways to cut taxes for the rich and help corporations.

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A Tale of Two Parties | Krugman OpEd- NYT [View all] BootinUp Jun 2016 OP

An interesting read from the good doctor... Wounded Bear Jun 2016 #1

I agree and I will also vote down the ticket for Democrats....nt Stuart G Jun 2016 #2

That first paragraph says something. Igel Jun 2016 #3

Some had fat military govt contracts that would disappear along with Soviet Union Yavin4 Jun 2016 #6

The country has changed and the Republican Party failed to change with it. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #4

After the Shrub zipplewrath Jun 2016 #5

Much like the USSR Communist Party edhopper Jun 2016 #7