1/ The modern demonization of government began with Ronald Reagan saying “The most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help you.’” That gave the right wing the cover it needed to reduce govt’s power to serve people.

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2/ But it was all a ploy. They were just transforming the mission of government from helping the people to helping the corporations. Whereas corporate taxes used to cover 33% of our public treasury - a time during which we had a healthy middle class! - it now covers only 11%
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3/ The propaganda has been so thick - and for so long - convincing people that government is the enemy, that millions of people have willingly put their power in the hands of thieves who steal their daily bread. It’s the gaslighting behind the policies that led us to where we are
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And Bill Clinton ran with it perpetuating decades of winner take all , dog eat dog ,cruel Neoliberal Economic Violence inflicted upon the populace.
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Absolutely correct. This an other Reaganisms have been persisting as a long term agenda that has brought us to where we are now.
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The founding fathers recognized government as an arguably necessary evil. They attempted to restrain it to the greatest degree possible, with enumerated powers;reserved rights to the people.The function of government is not to help the people, but to protect them from one another
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So the, "demonization of government", didn't begin with Reagan, it began with the founders of that government.
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Trump’s reality show continues as some view him as King, while others see the reality beyond the colourful distractions, call the show... The Emperor’s New Clothes?
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If only the Government wanted to serve the people instead of ruling the people.
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@marwilliamson Thank you for standing up strong speaking truth to power, endorsing Shahid Buttar and fighting for the people when so many do not. I appreciate your courage to call out injustice and corruption loud and clear. Much peace, love and happiness to you.🙏
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