What were some of the highlights of that documentary for you?
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The one that I had not heard of before was how Truman was nominated.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1944_Democratic_Party_vice_presidential_candidate_selection
If Wallace had been nominated as he rightly should have been, the country would have taken a far better course.
Wallace was very much like FDR and would have continued his policies aimed at benefiting people.
The Prologue and the influence, I would say the control of the government by the robber barons has had disastrous effects not just in this country but all over the world.
The fact is not much has changed now.
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The discussions on the various political threads here usually breaks down between leftists or progressives and centrists and others.
But all those of us on the left are saying is lets do the right thing.
For me personally I want to be treated fairly and I want others to be treated the same.
I have nothing against those who have wealth.
But if they are employers, pay employees a living wage. And pay your fair share of taxes.
Finally, if we see injustice, then we have to fight it.
Its not about 'my side must win' in an election. That type of tribal mentality is fine for a football match.
But all those of us on the left are saying is lets do the right thing.
For me personally I want to be treated fairly and I want others to be treated the same.
I have nothing against those who have wealth.
But if they are employers, pay employees a living wage. And pay your fair share of taxes.
Finally, if we see injustice, then we have to fight it.
Its not about 'my side must win' in an election. That type of tribal mentality is fine for a football match.
More evidence for why the "we just have to wait until the old conservatives die out to have a majority for progressive change" myth that I have been hearing since 1992 is still wrong:
Turns Out White Millennials Are Just As Conservative As Their Parents
Democrats hoping for younger voters to reduce the country’s political and racial divide could be disappointed.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/turn...e-as-their-parents_n_5ce856fee4b0512156f16939
Turns Out White Millennials Are Just As Conservative As Their Parents
Democrats hoping for younger voters to reduce the country’s political and racial divide could be disappointed.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/turn...e-as-their-parents_n_5ce856fee4b0512156f16939
Kissinger's sabotaging of the peace talks to get Nixon elected is one of the most evil things an individual has done, and is directly linked to the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
Of course, he’s a deeply sinister individual. The point I was making is that while he tends to be portrayed as an outlier (and perhaps he was exceptional to a certain degree), the question that needs to be considered is why exactly a guy like that was able to rise so high in the first place (and still very much celebrated in those circles)?
The other NSAs of his era were McNamara and Briezinski, so he's in good company
I think part of the reason for his infamy is his total lack of regret (compared to McNamara), the worldwide scope of what he did (SE Asia, Bangladesh, Chile, Argentina, East Timor, from wiki), and his association with the nastiest president of that time.
@berbatrick
Not sure if you're disagreeing with @2cents' point or not? I don't think any of what you write is contrary to what was said, yet it still reads like an objection of sorts, and I can't put my finger on what it exactly is. (Can't comment much on the issue itself, just a bit puzzled by the ensuing discussion.)
Just to clarify, in my understanding the main point was:
Not sure if you're disagreeing with @2cents' point or not? I don't think any of what you write is contrary to what was said, yet it still reads like an objection of sorts, and I can't put my finger on what it exactly is. (Can't comment much on the issue itself, just a bit puzzled by the ensuing discussion.)
Just to clarify, in my understanding the main point was:
https://www.commondreams.org/views/...orate-backed-politicians-beware-sounds-sirens
In a World of Corporate-Backed Politicians, Beware the Sounds of Sirens
We cannot shut ourselves off from their lies, but we must learn how to immunize ourselves—and our friends and neighbors—against them
In a World of Corporate-Backed Politicians, Beware the Sounds of Sirens
We cannot shut ourselves off from their lies, but we must learn how to immunize ourselves—and our friends and neighbors—against them
How many seconds can you watch this before turning it off? I made it to 14
You argue against torture yet post this
State Supreme Court rules unanimously against florist who refused a same-sex couple
https://www.rawstory.com/2019/06/ma...gainst-florist-who-refused-a-same-sex-couple/
There maybe hope in the Supreme Court after all.
https://www.rawstory.com/2019/06/ma...gainst-florist-who-refused-a-same-sex-couple/
There maybe hope in the Supreme Court after all.
Glenn back on his favorite show
His defense of right wing blowhards reminds me of you when the Intellectual Dark Web article came out. I think you two would get along.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/...-the-southern-border?utm_source=pocket-newtab
The Wild West Meets the Southern Border
At first glance, frontier towns near the U.S.-Mexico border and along common migration corridors seem oblivious both of history and of the current political reality.
The Wild West Meets the Southern Border
At first glance, frontier towns near the U.S.-Mexico border and along common migration corridors seem oblivious both of history and of the current political reality.
now lets see a couple notorious rbg memes
All I know is that the USA is a democracy.
They get rid of their.leaders. Respect.
They get rid of their.leaders. Respect.
Hey if your going to rip off headlines from The Onion at least be upfront about it.
Roman Emperors, British King/Queen, US president = world.
this is great stuff
Full thread worth reading.
Corporate Dems hate progressives way more than they hate the GOP
and the reply.
They don't really hate republicans. Look at how the Clintons, the Obamas and the Bushes get along so well. They are all cut from the same cloth.
how true.
and the reply.
They don't really hate republicans. Look at how the Clintons, the Obamas and the Bushes get along so well. They are all cut from the same cloth.
how true.
Another AOC.
Fight on young lady.
Fight on young lady.
Gaetz has to rival Drumpf Jr as the dumbest man alive
Gaetz, Gohmert, and Junior. Like the Three Stooges but not funny just stupid.
Don't forget #GymJordan
Pretty powerful.
Just come to comment on this. Definitely worth a watch. Quite moving and yes...powerful.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/articl...-first-responders-congress-hearing-attendance
Stewart seems shocked and surprised that no one turned up and that no one gives a shite about 9/11 first responders. Did he learn nothing from his 15 years as host of the daily show ?