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walkingman

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16. I also agree - not only do those programs work but most are more efficient than
Thu Apr 3, 2025, 07:33 PM
Apr 3

than private competitors. The danger we now face is will they continue to work. After all,, we all know that the right has been trying since their implementation to stop them in an effort to privatize everything in America.

For whatever reason, the people do not support solutions that put citizens interests above profit - seems strange to me?

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The System Basically Works [View all] CitizenZero Apr 3 OP
The system does not work when it can be completely destroyed so quickly. Irish_Dem Apr 3 #1
I'm just waiting for trump to put Senator Rick Scott on a plane to Bluethroughu Apr 3 #4
People with money can get away with all their crimes. Irish_Dem Apr 3 #5
That's the problem with the system. Bluethroughu Apr 3 #7
Yep, all paths lead back to the greedy, corrupt rich. Irish_Dem Apr 3 #9
It used to work before trump got reelected and let musk and his clown car cabinet loose. brush Apr 3 #6
I never thought I'd be nostalgic for Mike Pence central scrutinizer Apr 3 #12
We have found the system is only held together by gentlemen's agreement and the honor system. Irish_Dem Apr 3 #14
Yep, the Constitution, a great document of high ideals, but is worthless if a... brush Apr 3 #18
The System CitizenZero Apr 3 #13
Oh yeah, he should be in jail. He and his crooked cabal of lawyers knew to appeal, appeal, appeal... brush Apr 5 #19
Nope - If you look at US history going back to it's founding and see the system walkingman Apr 3 #2
I Agree CitizenZero Apr 3 #15
I also agree - not only do those programs work but most are more efficient than walkingman Apr 3 #16
Correct about the founders being white men. The Constitution is a brilliant document... brush Apr 5 #20
We have the evidence in real time. Dictatorships are Disastrous delisen Apr 3 #3
The strengthing comes from equal justice FOR ALL Bluethroughu Apr 3 #8
I fully agree. nt delisen Apr 3 #10
Me too ... just not so well put Lawjo Apr 3 #11
Those agencies worked fine but there was no protection for them in the system Meowmee Apr 3 #17
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