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Old 03-21-2016, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by donquixote99 View Post
The same anger and cynicism that fuels the Trump movement seems to have touched other sorts of folks, including Nailer. Politics is the art of the possible, a saying too much forgotten. The ability of the government to spend in the 30's was not limitless, and the forces of conservatism, reaction, and authoritarianism were not powerless. Anyone can think up better ways to do things; not so many can make them happen.

The fear and loathing of the right wing gaggle i mentioned is waxing now, and disparagement of social security can only fuel their determination to tear it down.
I pointed out my view of FDR and the Democrat's New Deal prior to this primary season.
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