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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: We now know the richest 400 Americans have rigged the system [View all]Uncle Joe
(58,706 posts)25. That takes us back to you tweeting Bernie and actually asking him
what his definition of "rigged" is.
Of course I suppose you could google Bernie and "rigged" to get more information as to what his definition might be.
Aside from that the article/poll that I just posted to which you responded to may shed some light on the subject, if you read it.
Having said that, if you can't be bothered to either google, tweet Bernie directly, or actually read the aforementioned poll for more information as to why 70% of Americans believe the system is rigged then whose fault is that for your lack of knowledge on the subject?
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Exactly. I wonder if he even sees his own culpability in creating this paradigm? -nt
Amimnoch
Oct 2019
#8
Nah. I've learned that many things he's not happy about he considers "rigged". It seems to be....
George II
Oct 2019
#11
Nope. You know, I can think of only one other politician who routinely uses the word "rigged".
George II
Oct 2019
#22
And yet no one who claims it's "rigged" can actually articulate what they mean....
George II
Oct 2019
#24
I certainly understand your desire to avoid "being bothered to Google" yourself
LanternWaste
Oct 2019
#27
this seems to fit the definition of rigged, regardless of anyone's feelings about Sanders
Celerity
Oct 2019
#30
We know all their names. Which part of "we" will make them have a sit down. IF they can be found.
ancianita
Oct 2019
#4
No, when Republicans have majorities in the legislature they vote to lower taxes and regulations
betsuni
Oct 2019
#5
It's not conspiracy of any kind to see that quid pro quo, done enough, cripples democracy.
ancianita
Oct 2019
#10
You raised the "diabolical conspiracy" idea. You tell me what that means and you'll have your
ancianita
Oct 2019
#15
It isn't really "now know" since anyone that has followed personal and corporate tax rates
TexasTowelie
Oct 2019
#12
True, this is not news. And, anyone who follows these things knows that "The 400"...
TreasonousBastard
Oct 2019
#13