I know that our two-party system, with corporations that legally bribe politicians into passing favorable legislation which coincidentally never seems to favor the every day folk, that we do not have anything even remotely resembling Democracy in this country. It's at this point that some people attempt to remind me that we live in a Republic, and not a Democracy, but to them I say, "WHATEVER!"
In the good old days, not long ago, our politicians would at least provide the pretense of Democracy. When all was said and done, they would go behind closed doors, smoke cigars, and do whatever was best for the elites, but prior to that they would give us one hell of a show! They would hold rallies, shake hands, answer our letters, and sometimes even grace us with their touch, or an actual word.
Fast forward to the present day health-care debate. I know, I know, it's painful, but it's also good for you to have to see this. The Republicans are holding meetings, that are closed to the general public. No, that was not an incredibly long typo... THEY ARE CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. You and I are not allowed. The kind of people being allowed in, are people in the health care business. You know, the kind of people who profit obscenely from perpetuating the current system.
When the Democrats had their town hall meetings, we had to put up with phony protesters being abusive and disruptive, but at least people like you and I were allowed in. Maybe the Democrats weren't actually going to listen to the people, but at least they put on a show. The Republicans are once again showing their true colors, and putting them proudly on display. Only the elites matter.
Oh how I long for the days of being lied to. :-)
In the good old days, not long ago, our politicians would at least provide the pretense of Democracy. When all was said and done, they would go behind closed doors, smoke cigars, and do whatever was best for the elites, but prior to that they would give us one hell of a show! They would hold rallies, shake hands, answer our letters, and sometimes even grace us with their touch, or an actual word.
Fast forward to the present day health-care debate. I know, I know, it's painful, but it's also good for you to have to see this. The Republicans are holding meetings, that are closed to the general public. No, that was not an incredibly long typo... THEY ARE CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. You and I are not allowed. The kind of people being allowed in, are people in the health care business. You know, the kind of people who profit obscenely from perpetuating the current system.
When the Democrats had their town hall meetings, we had to put up with phony protesters being abusive and disruptive, but at least people like you and I were allowed in. Maybe the Democrats weren't actually going to listen to the people, but at least they put on a show. The Republicans are once again showing their true colors, and putting them proudly on display. Only the elites matter.
Oh how I long for the days of being lied to. :-)
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