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In reply to the discussion: This could have the effect of a revolution occurring under the radar... just consider... [View all]cui bono
(19,926 posts)14. Nah. It's not like progressive ideas are getting passed.
It's not like Obama is a liberal. He's still a centrist and doesn't push for progressive causes.
This is nothing like a revolution. It's just a disappointment for the billionaires. They're still getting what they want, just a little less of it. Reelecting Obama isn't going to change the tax code, isn't going to get real Wall Street reform, isn't going to get a hell of a lot of things the people want and need, etc.. etc... Obama's not a revolutionary president, he's a centrist who compromises before negotiating even begins and he doesn't really get out and fight for the people. Hopefully a different Obama will get unleashed in his second term.
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world wide wally
Nov 2012
OP
if the Republicans lose the first post-Citizens United presidential campaign, that is VERY important
renate
Nov 2012
#1
The billionaires will accurately conclude it was due to the lack of control over alternative media
RomneyLies
Nov 2012
#4
But even if we win, steps need to be taken to root out the major causes of this near
ladjf
Nov 2012
#7
But, unfortunately, we will need more than "balls". We would need (1) a strong public
ladjf
Nov 2012
#12
Very true - there'll be no major change if Repubs maintain a majority in the House
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2012
#59
And the thing is, there is no "white vote". We are split. It's all of the other demographics
bushisanidiot
Nov 2012
#23
When Romney is giving his weasel-worded concession speech, then I'll celebrate.
calimary
Nov 2012
#46
COUNT THEE NO CHICKENS!!! They're putting gremlins in the Ohio voting machines.
Squinch
Nov 2012
#37
I agree that a simple beginning is not a revolution won, but winning against the odds they've
world wide wally
Nov 2012
#54
I only said the Teabaggers would be "obsolete" and that is very possible. I also said that hopefuly
world wide wally
Nov 2012
#64