Snap Shots of YOUR Republican Party, 21st Century Style

[bobabode]

Some receipts would be nice too but I'm not holding my breath, DonQ.

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

Loaded question. I'm supposed to agree the previous admins did something in my answer. Manufacturing activity down some. That's been the decisions and mindsets of corporations. Under capitalism, they have fairly total freedom to make such decisions. I once posted here some criticism of a Phillips decision to close a lighting plant here, and suggested such decisions should not just be up to them, but no one commented.

You keep saying the Dems 'sold out,' which implies they are responsible, and further implies they were paid. Seems like reckless blame-throwing to me. Maybe you could explain what you mean.

Note previous admins: Repubs and dems.

[Dondilion]

"Congress has sold out to corporate interests and betrayed the concerns of working Americans."
John Claybrook: president of the consumer advocacy group, Public Citizen.

His reaction to the results [house - 237/197, senate - 83/15] of the bill to usher China into the WTO.

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-...984-story.html

[donquixote99]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

"Congress has sold out to corporate interests and betrayed the concerns of working Americans."
John Claybrook: president of the consumer advocacy group, Public Citizen.

His reaction to the results [house - 237/197, senate - 83/15] of the bill to usher China into the WTO.

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-...984-story.html

So is this phrase 'sell-out' just rhetoric and metaphor, or do you mean it literally?
Always beware of rhetoric and metaphor. It can illuminate, but just as easily engender an overwrought emotional reaction, AS IF the 'literal' meaning were true, when it is not.

People sometimes take metaphors and carry them around as if they were revealed truth.

[donquixote99]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

Note previous admins: Repubs and dems.

I am aware. The post I mentioned, about the Phillips Sparta plant, dates back to 2011. You'll find it here: http://www.politicalchat.org/showpos...87&postcount=1

The main takeaway: it's not Republican governments, or Democratic governments, that determine what is done with capital. It's the capitalists, whom nobody elected, are not widely known public figures, are unwatched except by those with specialized interests, and are basically untouchable.

And who wield their power like it's the divine right of kings.

[Chicks]

Pelosi: Attorney general 'has gone rogue' to protect Trump

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4...has-gone-rogue

No question about it. Barr is Donny's hand-picked patsy, acting on Donny's behalf, certainly not for the American people.

[Pio1980]

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinio...no-ncna1046826

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by Pio1980

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinio...no-ncna1046826

No mention here on the issue of abortion.

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

I am aware. The post I mentioned, about the Phillips Sparta plant, dates back to 2011. You'll find it here: http://www.politicalchat.org/showpos...87&postcount=1

The main takeaway: it's not Republican governments, or Democratic governments, that determine what is done with capital. It's the capitalists, whom nobody elected, are not widely known public figures, are unwatched except by those with specialized interests, and are basically untouchable.

And who wield their power like it's the divine right of kings.

I believe you are too kind. Strong political leaders can make the difference especially at critical times.
FDR. Against the odds he created a basic safety net.

LBJ. Pushed through ground breaking civil rights legislation.

[donquixote99]

Sure, and what's been the trend since the Powell memo marked the political engagement of corporate power?