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How Capitalism Killed Democracy.

US Politics & Gov't (tags: capitalism, corruption, abuse, democracy under siege )

The Radic
- 47 days ago - alternet.org

Did the US masses,really want this bailout?That was never a question, which seemed to trouble the commanding heights of the economy,as they waited impaitiently,until inevitably the politicians did what the masters wanted.

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The Radical Panda Collective (144)

Sunday October 5, 2008, 1:07 pm
How much control do the electorate/people,have over the actions of politicians..the There Is No Alternative cry from business,easily drowned out millions of voices,as impaitient business leaders,saw the delay in the bailout,as an irritating hold up..seeing a process moving too slow,and delaying what they consider to be "a divine right to access public money".
Never again should these guys,spout free market dogma,and talk of freedom ..but you know that they will.
Roll up roll up,see politicians in pockets,see stunted imaginations,and the wonder of language-as 'freedom' means 'freedom to give to the corporate-kleptocracy,and democracy means millions of people no vote, and a fistful of corporations with every vote.
See hippocricy that would make a far right wing puritan blush..
"hey so what I was caught with my pants down,embracing a male prostitute ,while snorting top quality cocaine.If you think i'm bad,well you should see those unregulated market guru's,holding out begging bowls,for taxpayer funded benefits"
Its the funniest,tragic show in town,where wonders never cease..Oh and you have to pay to see it..

Joycey B. (528)

Sunday October 5, 2008, 2:20 pm
Good read. Noted with thanks Blue Ape.

JohnMichael Talboo (154)

Sunday October 5, 2008, 2:28 pm
My mate from another ape! :) Thanks dude.

David Buchan (117)

Monday October 6, 2008, 8:00 am
Thanks Blue, (of another hue?...Like it a go go!)...Noted, tracking...

Sustainable girl (240)

Monday October 6, 2008, 11:38 am
Liberals Falling For Mainstream Lesser Of Two Evils Ploy (AGAIN)

Every four years, liberals are given a Democrat that seems to lean a little left. Well, with a Republican that's so far right, any moderate Democrat would seem "left." Then they throw the "anyone but _____" trick in the mix. If we all voted... If we all voted and voted our conscience, for one, we would have a multi-party system. Secondly, there would be real debates and real candidates that represented real people. Third, the CPD and the FEC would have to be independently run entities. Convincing the populace that Democrat does not automatically mean left, liberal or progressive should be our number one priority. We need to stand out against the grain. We need to stand up for our values. We need to realize that if we don't do it, no one else will.

Louisa

Green Party