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Politics – Page 4 – I am … unhindered by talent

The big picture of what’s wrong with the economy


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A great 2.5 minute “big picture” view of what’s wrong with the U.S. economy:

In short, we’re being played, peeps. A small number of very wealthy folks have rigged the system in their favor and trashed the economy in the process. The amazing thing is how thoroughly they’ve convinced the middle class to support them as they’ve smashed up the family china. They have only a few votes, and their power rests ultimately in their ability to buy and bully ours.

Sadly, a culture that values sound bites more than data and rational discussion is ripe for this kind of abuse. It’s probably no accident that these people are so intent of gutting our schools, as it just serves their short term goals. Ultimately, though, they need a solid middle class to buy their toys, so this can’t be a good long-term strategy for anyone.

You tell ’em, Al!


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Al Franken calls out his (Republican) colleagues in the Senate on their obstructionist abuse of filibuster.


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Always so nice to hear sense spoken in Congress. Repubs force a vote to break a filibuster on a nominee that then passes 99-0?!? This isn’t principle or debate, it’s just nonsense, and it really needs to stop.