1/ There was a time when Americans gave more equal attention to both the private and the public spheres of life. After the assassination of the 1960s, people were scared away from the public sphere having received a loud unspoken message that it was a dangerous place to be.
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2/ We received the message, at least unconsciously, that we’d better leave the public sphere alone. That whoever wanted to control it so badly that they were willing to kill in order to do so, would have no problem coming for us as well.
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3/ Far too many of us did as we were told, surrendering the public sphere to whoever it was that wanted to control it so badly. We poured our talents and intelligence mainly into the private sector, then woke up one day and realized “Oh my God, look what they did.” Big awakening.

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4/ Some might say “So there’s no hope then, right?” But there’s plenty of hope! It lies in a generational partnership between those who weren’t even around when all that happened, & those old enough & clear enough not to want to die knowing that they let the bastards get to them.
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and Trump was elected to clean up the mess. as he is doing. The End.
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So not. He is the ultimate sociopathic expression of the venality of corporatism.
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I agree with @adrielhampton you should join the @theleftyleague
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Plato was so right on this. The main disqualifier for gaining power should be the desire for it. Instead of philosopher kings we have nihilistic grifters.
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I am guilty, about 18 on, and for too long after, I cared. But, I also felt my vote, my voice had no impact. I’ve change my mind, I vote & I participate. But, I still feel our vote, our voice has no impact. WE ARE READY TO CHANGE THIS! @marwilliamson #RepairAmerica #LoveWins
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Far too many dipshits in public office
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Primaries are here now for our #DownBallotProgressives!! Everyone look in you state for strong candidates and pick at least one that you can actively support, even if they aren’t in your district. Here’s the candidate list for each state: localberniecrats.com! *Please share*

Find local Berniecrat candidates here

Go local! Run and support those who do!

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I say No More! It stops now!
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You're exactly right, Marianne.
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