Lots to think about this July 4th
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"What are we going to do?" Your list of problems is a good one, but it leaves out 1 very crucial issue: "We have a government that is utterly captured by private interests and systemically non-responsive to the needs and demands of the People." This should influence answers.
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Replying to @DuerksenKen
That’s the influence of money and it was the first thing I said

Jul 4, 2022 · 2:19 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
Yes, you alluded to it. But in order to formulate effective responses, we need to recognize which avenues for change are actually viable & available to us. Your framing leaves room for viewing "Voting" as a solution; mine doesnt. Mine is by far the more complete & realistic
Replying to @earthspeakorg
“All humans are created equal and are endowed BY THEIR CREATOR” (NOT by Congress - NOT by #SCOTUS!), “with certain inalienable rights.” Corporations, created by those humans, have responsibilities-NOT the rights of mortal bodies! #EndCorporateIdolatry #SixCatholicsOverseeTheUS