The problem with democracy in the United States is that our most important institutions no longer represent the people

[Ranting Randy]

The people have very few actual representatives in the House or the Senate. The Supreme Court tends to makes up rulings that violate both precedent and the spirit of the Constitution, while ruling that the President is immune from prosecution for the crimes he commits. The current President no longer represents the people, either, and acts as if the Presidency is supposed to make him exceptionally wealthy. He has signed dozens of executive orders which hurt our people, our country—while primarily benefiting those who already have more money, assets, real estate, stocks, etc. than they can easily spend in their lifetimes.

What is left for we the people is the power of the people, and that’s why No Kings Day (which was phenomenal) was so important. It was one of the most enjoyable protests I have ever attended (5 out of 5 stars, and will attend again on July 17th ). Yes, our next National Day of Action is July 17th—“Good Trouble Lives On.” This marks five years since Rep. John Lewis died; and if enough of us show up and protest peacefully, we may not need to get into “good trouble”.

In recent weeks, in Huntington Beach, the people have twice spoken loudly and clearly. On June 10th, both Measure A and Measure B were soundly defeated. The people spoke: we will not accept book censorship, nor will we allow the privatization of our public libraries.
About a week later, the "No Kings" protest in Huntington Beach was large, loud, and peaceful. People came in all sizes, shapes, and colors; but quite honestly, I've never seen so many old white people at a protest in my life! When thousands of old white people protest and line the streets in Huntington Beach, you have already lost the battle. 

People are righteously angry at the way the President has been violating our constitution. People are angry at the kidnappings, the deportations, the concentration camps, the use of the military in Los Angeles, the lies, ethnic cleansing, even more attempted tax cuts for the rich. People are angry at the firebombing of the Pennsylvania governor's residence, the attempted murder hammer attack against Paul Pelosi, the outright murder of Democratic politicians in Minnesota. The reasons people are angry could go on for several pages.

Peaceful and well-attended protests played out again and again in thousands of cities throughout the nation that involved millions of Americans. And where was the President? He was in DC, in his parade bunker, parading real live "toy soldiers".

I'm going to end with a comment that may strike fear in the hearts of the GOP. Several times throughout the protest, crowds broke out in unison with the chant:
"Never Again Republican."
I hope for the next protest that chant is amended to:
"Never Again Republican: Democracy will rule again.”

[eppur_se_muova]

1. The most powerful, most influential institutions which determine so much of how we live are for-profit corporations.

None worse than "healthcare" and insurance corps.

[jcmaine72]

2. When have they ever?

This country was bought and paid for at its inception. The idea that common people have ever had a real voice with actual influence over our nation's policies in toto is as big of a myth as George Washington chopping down the cherry tree.

[Ranting Randy]

3. You're just saying that ....cause its true!

They were all wealthy white men, most likely property owners, and how many "owned" slaves?

[Justice matters.]

4. But their "goodwill" creation was & is valuable (if money is tossed out of politics)

Only if big money is ever tossed out of politics (with a "Public Funded" Bill)

Otherwise, you have a point.

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[malaise]

5. This means that the Social Contract has been broken

Contracts need more than one signature. Let them know