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David Josephs Wrote:Magda Hassan Wrote:Tracy Riddle Wrote:When Bush wanted to let the UAE take over several American ports, people freaked out. But they don't react the same when Israelis do it, because "they're our allies, right?"
Yep. But the question is not asked why are ANY corporations taking over running vital government infrastructure? It is all being handed over to corporations. Whether it is Israeli or UAE or SERCO. Just a commercial in confidence matter.
"why are ANY corporations taking over running vital government infrastructure?"
You mean OVERTLY right Magda?
Have you met the American Plutocracy yet? They're leading in the polls on both sides....
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Bingo!::coolrock::
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Not really.
What is interesting about this cycle is that the outsiders are doing so well.
Bernie Sanders is giving HC a real run for the pole position. He was scorned at the beginning, but he is now taken seriously.
On the GOP side, Trump and Carson are leading the establishment favorites.
This is heartening.
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Jim, the attraction of Trump and Sanders for many is reflective of the public's rejection of business as usual politics. But there is a world of difference between holding office and holding power. I wish Sanders well and really hope he does win but I also know about Allende and Palme and Whitlam and Wilson and Arbenz and all the other inconvenient office holders that had to be removed one way or the other.
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I wish Sanders well and really hope he does win but I also know about Allende and Palme and Whitlam and Wilson and Arbenz and all the other inconvenient office holders that had to be removed one way or the other.
​You forgot JFK.
And Bobby.
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Yes, exactly.
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I don't see Trump or Carson getting the GOP nomination. I think it will be Marco Rubio at this point, even if the Establishment has to rig voting machines in the primaries (I used to think it might be Bush or Walker, but Walker is out and Bush almost is). I also don't see Bernie getting the Democratic nomination. They now control these things at the front end so they don't have to do a messy change later on.
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Magda Hassan Wrote:I wish Sanders well and really hope he does win but I also know about Allende and Palme and Whitlam and Wilson and Arbenz and all the other inconvenient office holders that had to be removed one way or the other.
My concern as well Magda. Bernie will be dangerous for those behind the curtain.
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Tracy Riddle Wrote:I don't see Trump or Carson getting the GOP nomination. I think it will be Marco Rubio at this point, even if the Establishment has to rig voting machines in the primaries (I used to think it might be Bush or Walker, but Walker is out and Bush almost is). I also don't see Bernie getting the Democratic nomination. They now control these things at the front end so they don't have to do a messy change later on.
Just ask Clint Curtis, the guy who invented the flip the vote program.
