The appearance of a political opposition is the essential window
dressing required to fool people into thinking that there's actually
more than one side that will be heard on any public issue. There
isn't. The ultimate winners are the great accumulations of wealth
represented by that bipartisan coalition that has no permanent friends
or enemies, just permanent interests - The Money Party.
Nation's Income Gains to Top 1% by Rebel Capitalist
The Money Party is on a roll. From 2002 through 2007, 70% of the
nation's income growth has gone to just 1% of the population. That 1%
wants an end to Social Security, even more tax cuts, and capital gains
tax rates well below the income taxes the rest of us pay.
There is no time to feel disappointed, upset, or betrayed by the big con game masquerading as democracy. There is no reason to expect that any political leader will be honest. For those we allow to lead, the only incentive for honesty is a fear by politicians that they'll be tossed out of office and prosecuted for fraud if they fail to do their jobs.
The United States is still a great country because the vast majority of people are hard working, honest, and willing to live peacefully with their neighbors and, when given a chance, with the rest of the world. The enemies of greatness and progress are the politicians and their patrons who insist on having their way on every issue, who take every thing that isn't nailed down; and, who create fake dramas and diversions to further the distortions and censorship of the corporate media . They will not go quietly into the night. They will employ every trick available to retain power.
An effective movement for real change should express the positive values of the vast majority. Of fundamental importance, it requires citizens who trust elected and appointed official only while those officials prove their fidelity to the peoples' interests and the laws of the land. If you want heroes to do the job, just remember all the false heroes we've endured.
If we're willing to reach the end our life justified by the fight rather than the victory, informed by principals rather than personalities, we acquire an enduring wealth beyond the reach of those in charge.
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