Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

90-percent

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6. Very good discussion of the root cause of the horror that is modern American middle class life

Sat Nov 29, 2014, 08:18 AM

Nov 2014

It brings to mind something Chris Hedges has said, having covered Eastern European revolutions for the New York Times, he observed that all it takes to trigger a revolution is for 1% of the population to be involved and active in the government.

My poorly worded point is that we can effect change, but we must stay engaged and involved, instead of discouraged.

THE OLIGARCHS REALLY TRULY WANT ALL OF US TO BE ALIENATED AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE POLITICAL PROCESS!

Based on the record low voter turn out in the mid terms, I would say their plan is working quite nicely for them.

-90% Jimmy

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