http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x8838021Oh my.
emanymton (1000+ posts) Thu Jul-29-10 08:19 AM
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Chances In November ...?
Given the public-discourse environment controlled by corporate media with an agenda, is it possible to get an honest assessment of the outcome (this is July 29) of this coming November's national level elections?
The Republicant Party has a solid lock on the flow of information and opinion by setting the agenda and volume. The classic line of 'telling a big enough lie often enough' applies in USA politics. The continuous stream of distortions and outright lies does have an effect on being able to see clearly the 'whole picture.'
My sense of wishful thinking leads me to want to believe the people will not be fooled into voting against their own best self interests. The Republicant Party does not offer anything; but given the Democratic Party's penchant of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, should on be optimistic?
So where does one turn to get an honest assessment of the expectant results in November?
One could attend a local or regional tea party event, I guess, to get an honest assessment.
MannyGoldstein (1000+ posts) Thu Jul-29-10 08:38 AM
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1. Paul Krugman's usually right, and he has some thoughts...at least he has thoughts as to why we're not in better shape.
Now, that is funny.
Really funny.
franksolich is rolling on the floor laughing his ass off.
When has Paul Krugman ever been right, about anything?
