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That was as far as I got, and it was as far as I needed to get to completely understand where you're coming from... UNION.... Bah Humbug...
Yeah, that pension check comes every month, and I've still got good health care. One only needs to look at poor red states to see the failed ideal the Koch bros push. I can't wait to pay my dues.
You remember a brief period of time following the Second World War when the majority of the developed world was in ruins except for the United States. We had all the resources and output capacity and the rest of the world had almost limitless demand for the goods we produced. This is why a person with little or no education could get a 40 hour a week job and support a family. It was a fleeting moment in history, the exception rather than the rule. Using this as a baseline for the labor market is like using the late 1990s as a baseline for the stock market.
This isnt really true though. The rest of the world had surpassed their pre-war output by the early 1950s. They were not "in ruins" for more than 5-6 years. The post-war economic boom was a global boom that lasted for several decades, and most importantly it was a period of equal prosperity with the programs from FDR still in place. This all changed with the financialization of the economy in the 70s.
That was as far as I got, and it was as far as I needed to get to completely understand where you're coming from... UNION.... Bah Humbug...
That is the close-minded attitude of too many in your party. And from such an attitude, I doubt you'll understand how this makes your entire party look to others, especially educated moderates.
Why are the Koch brothers evil? Because they support conservative causes? Because Rachel Maddow and the moron from Rolling Stone told you they were? Did they start the war on women? Is it because they own some companies that produce the energy you're consuming blabbering about how evil they are?
I'm sure none of you Koch haters have looked at that site or read anything about the Koch Brothers form sources other than the Huffington Post, Rolling Stone and other loony-left publications with an agenda. If you took a little time to think for yourself instead of regurgitating stale liberal talking points, we could probably have a better discussion.
I just got done reading a fact filled article from the Rolling Stone.
Yes, the Koch's are greedy pigs who will destroy the planet in search of greater profit margins.
When you cite Politifact as a source consider that it is the brainchild of the Tampa Tribune and the Austin American-Statesman, that are as left as the NY Times.
It cited an ad as a lie where a former governor, running as a Democrat for governor, after being given millions in campaign funds, appointed a Ponzi-Schemer to a court appointment commission where he could impact court appointments for his benefit. Yet Politifact said there was no relationship between the money donated to the governor and the appointment.
And there is no relationship between the moon and tides, or the sun rising and daylight.
There's a pretty simple test to determine the origin and validity of your perspective on this.
If you think the Koch Brothers are evil because they run a large corporation that may or may not engage in some questionable practices and use their money to influence elections, AND either:
1. You think George Soros is Just as bad
2. You think George Soros and his practices are A-ok
3. You never heard of George Soros
Here is how I would evaluate someones opinions based on their which one they chose.
The few people who would choose the first option are principled free thinkers who apply logic over ideology. Well done.
The people who would choose the second option are hypocrites. George Soros is known as the "man who broke the Bank of England," by short selling the British Pound and earning a billion dollars (no exaggeration) for himself in the process. He is a rogue trader/investor who puts his bottom line above all else.
Whereas the Koch Brothers try and influence the opinion of voters, George Soros seems to want to make new voters. Many of the groups he financially supports focus on getting everyone from recent and/or illegal immigrants to prisoners to disinterested people to vote, and making sure that they are legally able to do so. The only condition is that they have to vote the way he wants them to.
You can't have it both ways. If you're opposed to the Koch Brothers and what they do, you should be just as opposed to George Soros.
If you fall into the 3rd category, then I know that you are just spewing out second-hand talking points. If all you know about the Koch Brothers is that they're evil and you don't know who George Soros is, you are the definition of a low-information voter. Please stay home on the first Tuesday in November and develop some thoughts and opinions of your own.
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