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In reply to the discussion: Something is very wrong with a political system where the party responsible [View all]RANDYWILDMAN
(3,075 posts)83. The founders fouled up the Senate based on Slavery at the time
They had no idea how the population would congeal in certain states. California and New York should have a far more say in the politics of the senate then Idaho, the dakota's and any other small states.
Second the power of the Television to numb and dumb down the electorate and has been vastly underestimated.
Finally, the basic elimination of civics being taught in school, means kids learn from their parents and really no longer think for themselves even though the ability to get correct information at their fingertips has vastly increased though tech.
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malaise
May 2021
OP
2022 will be madness, violence. Etc. I am enjoying life now because I am certain
Eliot Rosewater
May 2021
#1
Plus, he will be 74 in a couple of months and not up for reelection until 2024 when he will be 77.
Lonestarblue
May 2021
#6
Appoint a special prosecutor. Who cares if the right screeches that it's partisan....
hadEnuf
May 2021
#5
"This is about overthrowing the democratic political system " 👈🏾THIS !! How many times have we ...
uponit7771
May 2021
#8
If you mean lived it could you do an OP on similarities? I only know about a historical ...
uponit7771
May 2021
#32
American democracy is the lobster wondering why the water keeps getting warmer.
hay rick
May 2021
#15
I am hopeful too, but also realist so I am prepared to live in an authoritarian state.
Tommymac
May 2021
#39
The dems lost the stomach for a real fight a long time ago. And the GOP knows it.
CrispyQ
May 2021
#81