Our Socioeconomic Position is at Risk

I never claimed it was earthshaking, in fact I have consistently said that it should have been just plain obvious.It is important though because until WE understand that WE did it to ourselves it is unlikely that WE will even begin thinking about how to fix it.We decided to repeal the laws that limited concentration of media.We decided to repeal the laws that limited the creation of a moneyed class.We created the world we live in and I think it might be useful to see where we screwed up so that just maybe we don't continue making the same mistakes.I have also said repeatedly that I don't think We will do that.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

You are free to post what6 ever you want, I have always supported that right.I post what I think is meaningful and useful and try not to misrepresent what YOU say.Everyone is responsible and it's about time folk actually realized that, but of course, I have not said what you seem to imply I am saying.The important thing to remember is that it is only the living adults that can take responsibility. Those that are dead are past accounting. Those that are not yet born or are very young cannot be responsible yet.However, if the young and those born in the future do not fix what we broke, then yes, they will become responsible.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

Whether or not they can succeed in changing society is up to them. And yes, I do think that they can wrest back the power and wealth. I don't think they will, but that's totally up to what THEY decide.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

I tried and failed, may they do better.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

They have the power, that is called voting. The question is whether they will have the wisdom to effect the needed changes.It's pretty obvious that old farts like me are the past. We failed. It's their problem now.If you read what I have written, you will see that I have repeated said I expect that they will fail, and s they will suffer, but it really is up to them. Eventually the pain will get so great that they will make changes. It remains a question as to whether or not they will have the wisdom to make good changes.For now it is up to YOU to become a vocal advocate for change, to get out there and try to effect change.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

If the situation really is futile, then the proper response is "Aw Tough kid, you're screwed."I don't happen to think it is futile, but I do think that it going to be very, very difficult and that it will take at best, two generations.The first step is in figuring out where WE went wrong, then identify the steps needed to try to correct those mistakes.In the US, I think the first step that is needed is to re-regulate the media, to limit the number of outlets any one voice can control. To do that will require votes, and votes can only be influenced by discussion and there are still a few areas where at least in the US, that is still possible. WE need to be speaking out publicly and trying to influence others.So first, use the channels that are available to try to build support for change.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

Whatever.The key point is that WE are all there is to effect change.And yes, the This Quarter Returns or During my time in office or this election cycle is part of the problem.But WE are still all there is to effect change.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

I would say, kinda yes.WE really preferred to be told what we wanted to hear.It's not that they wanted biased information, it is that they never learned how to discriminate.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

It was voted on when WE elected Congressmen that repealed the limits on the number of outlets that could be held by any one person, when WE voted to elect Congressmen that voted to repeal the Fairness Doctrine and when WE voted to allow the repeal of the Chinese Wall between News and opinion/entertainment.WE continue to vote for that by watching and supporting the programs and advertisers that make up FOX Network.They is WE, WE is ignorant and woefully uneducated and seem to love it.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

It makes all the difference in the world. If those elected are swayed by lobbying and the voters allow them to stay in office then it is the voters that created the situation.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

Then the voters need to vote those elected officials out of office. It is called a recall election.The point Straggler is that it is only WE that can make a difference. WE can do it peacefully or violently, with as little pain as possible or with very great pain, but only WE can change things.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

Whatever.Perhaps you have some other suggested actions?

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

Good for you. I can personally attest that such efforts do work although often at a high cost. It does have to be a continuing effort though in spite of the personal costs.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

Well, I still see no other possible source for change that "We".Glad you went, glad the cost was as low as it was, hope you can continue to fight the good fight.I can assure you, from personal experience, that WE can change the times. The problem is to keep We remembering that change is continuous and a few victories do not determine the outcome of the war.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

Some news but the emphasis was on kids spray painting and breaking windows at the Ritz.

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Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!