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In reply to the discussion: Warren, Clinton, Sanders, etc. Who would you vote for? [View all]Cal33
(7,018 posts)DU right here, shows that something of democracy is still alive. But with both
Houses of Congress and the White House in the hands of Republicans, all freedom
of expression will soon disappear.
G.W. Bush came somewhat close to it the last time. They didn't try to push it all
the way, because they probably felt that the chances of succeeding weren't yet ripe.
But since the time of Bush, Corporate America has come much further along. As
said above, if they have the White House and both Houses of Congress this time,
they could very well go all the way.
By the same token, if Democrats should have both Houses of Congress and the
White House in 2016, we should go all the way with a left-of-center president.
It might be our last chance. The Republicans have less to fear, Democrats will
always allow them their freedom. We are not out to kill Republicans the way they
have been trying to kill Obama and the Democratic Party -- and they know they
will live to fight their way another day.
The opposite is not true. If Democrats lose this time, dictatorship will soon be
staring at us in the face. This is what will happen when we have too many
greedy Al Capones holding high positions in government and private industry.
This is the main difference between Democrats and present-day Republicans.