Trump did not create the worst dysfunctions of our democracy; our worst dysfunctions created him. He's the symptom, not the cause, of a dangerous slide away from vital democracy toward corporate authoritarian rule. The slide began 40 years ago and he's simply the climactic event.
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Impeaching or defeating Trump will not be enough to correct all wrongs. We need to do more than not go over the cliff; we need to get out of the vicinity of the cliff. Otherwise, the forces he represents will be back in '22 and '24. The deeper corruption is bigger than one man.
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Until we get the money out of politics -- repudiating the corporate aristocracy now dominating our government -- then government "of the people, by the people, and for the people" will remain frozen as words we no longer even try to embody. Our generation's job is to change that.

Dec 16, 2019 · 5:56 AM UTC

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“On our watch... ‘A govt. of the people, by the people, & for the people’ is perishing. We have an amoral economic system. A political establishment does not disrupt itself. A political establishment is a status quo that perpetuates itself.” It’s Time For The People To Step In.
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Agree100%. Also outlaw congressional campaign committees so reps are allowed to vote without $ from higher ups holding them hostage.
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Term limits would go a long way to help get the money out of politics. Think of how any of these "public servants" have become millionaires in office. Yeah I'm looking at you #Bernie!
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You should run some small, like a city council, and make it your idea of nirvana. Then tackle LA or oth major city. Once you show us all how you can radically change a city then run for president. You got a lot of ideas but I'm not seeing any working model. 🤷‍♂️
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Thanks you Marianne for championing this despite being wealthy yourself. So many reach this place and then kick down the ladder.
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We definitely need to get the money out of politics,because you shouldn’t have to be a multi millionaire to run for President!
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Yes public sector union money has to be curtailed. I agree m
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Let’s Do This! Please look into the things that matter... Marianne2020.com & Contribute at: Marianne2020.com/donate Thank You 🌹 #Marianne2020
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Good start. But we also need to also get rid of stuff like the electoral college, gerrymandering, and an unrepresentative Senate. This tyranny by the minority must end!
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Can you stop the hate that is out there? I’m sorry but Trump is NOT responsible for anyone’s behavior but his own. The Dems are full of haters and it embarrasses me to once think I associated with that party. NO MORE. We all need to remembered we have to get along with All peeps
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