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guillaumeb

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1. What is happening in Flint is what happens every time the GOP

Reply to TBF (Original post)

Mon Jan 25, 2016, 12:59 PM

Jan 2016

vision is realized. Minimal regulation, safety taking a back seat to profits, and the 99% suffer. How does this happen?
It takes an apathetic citizenry that does not bother to vote, plus a media that focuses on Sarah Palin and the Kardashians, and corrupt politicians.

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Fix Flint NOW [View all] TBF Jan 2016 OP

What is happening in Flint is what happens every time the GOP guillaumeb Jan 2016 #1

This didn't happen overnight - TBF Jan 2016 #2

I like that saying, so loved by the GOP, that "a rising tide lifts all boats". guillaumeb Jan 2016 #3

Actually it's attributed to Kennedy - TBF Jan 2016 #4