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In reply to the discussion: Original New Dealer Wisdom [View all]Farmer-Rick
(12,625 posts)43. Nazis control our federal government brought to you by capitalism
How did these Nazis get sooooo much money? And yes it's the money first then the power. Because in capitalism money IS power. And lots of stolen loot, is lots of power.
Mostly the gradual disappearance of inheritance tax led to more and more wealth being accumulated by people who picked wombs of the filthy rich to be born into.Then they leverage that into more and more tax cuts, deregulation so that commerce in the US is one giant con. And there are no controls on wealth.
Capitalism and democracy are Not compatible. Every democratic country that went 100% unregulated capitalism has had a slide into fascism.
Until we go at least 30% socialist, in our economic structure, the Nazis will strangle you with their money.
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Yep. My grandmother called him 'that wild-eyed radical' many times in conversation.
OldBaldy1701E
Jun 2025
#14
Interesting, my grandma thought he was A-okay because of Medicare and social security.
1WorldHope
Jun 2025
#21
Do not underestimate the power and leverage of the consumer dollar. Without consumer spending,
Hotler
Jun 2025
#44
Praise the heavens and Eleanor and Frances, etc., that he was a "traitor to his class"...
RobertDevereaux
Jun 2025
#18
FDR was one of them by birth, but not one of them by spirit. FDR for the people, all the people.
Clouds Passing
Jun 2025
#31
REMEMBER: Chief Just-Us John Roberts enabled the Nazification of the United States of America
Kid Berwyn
Jun 2025
#51