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Author Topic: The End of the world! (US politically, anyway)  (Read 1991 times)

Vector

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Re: The End of the world! (US politically, anyway)
« Reply #30 on: September 21, 2011, 03:25:34 pm »

It's called the Progressive Rage Thread. I would link it, but you should be able to find it yourself on this very page of topics.

Yeah, this.  Come on by.  Now with a Chill and Relaxed minty fresh flavor!
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Re: The End of the world! (US politically, anyway)
« Reply #31 on: September 21, 2011, 03:34:27 pm »

Yes, but eventually us disaffected moderate independents will reach a critical mass, forcing one party or the other (whichever is weaker) to realign.

I was thinking it's a prime opportunity for a demagogue to take power, when reasonable people are at their least reasonable because they're just so tired of the current system.

Spoiler: One already has (click to show/hide)

He was leading in the polls for months prior to the start of the crises.  I'd say that the economic crises sealed his election, but it was hardly the cause.
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