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cbayer

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10. I guess I am just somewhat more optimistic than you.

Reply to AnotherMcIntosh (Reply #9)

Wed Mar 20, 2013, 12:50 PM

Mar 2013

Although I loathe the tea party, they were able to make some significant political waves outside of the regular paths to power. If the left put their mind to it, I think they could accomplish some of the same leverage.

And knowing that they have significant groups, like the Episcopalians, behind them makes that more likely.

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Galvanized by Gun Violence, Episcopalians Respond [View all] cbayer Mar 2013 OP

Focusing upon "the economic conditions that spawn violence" is absolutely essential. AnotherMcIntosh Mar 2013 #1

As rich as the rich may be, they still only get one vote a piece. cbayer Mar 2013 #2

I'm not sure how that works. In the Senate, if you subtract Sanders and Warren, they still have 98 AnotherMcIntosh Mar 2013 #3

I have been rather taken aback by the lack of vocal support for the poor in this cbayer Mar 2013 #5

"I think more attention is being paid to the 'middle class'."? In what way? AnotherMcIntosh Mar 2013 #7

While I don't disagree with much of what you say, I am optimistic about some cbayer Mar 2013 #8

If you are referring to the Affordable Care Act, and even if the beneficiaries of that Act are the AnotherMcIntosh Mar 2013 #9

I guess I am just somewhat more optimistic than you. cbayer Mar 2013 #10

Because the "tea party" is not in charge, if you want to see a reduction in violence by doing what AnotherMcIntosh Mar 2013 #11

We agree. cbayer Mar 2013 #12

One vote, but many lobbyists, foundations, think tanks and media outlets. (nt) PETRUS Mar 2013 #4

All true, but there are also activist groups like this. cbayer Mar 2013 #6