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Originally Posted by WilsonFourTwo
I love the optimism in the first sentence (seriously), but I don't think significant (peaceful) reform will take place. The establishment is so firmly entrenched, it almost seems an understatement to say that the government has been purchased. Add to that the people have no resources are incredibly scared of losing what little they have.......I just don't see it.
That said, I too am scared to think of the radicals lining up on each side. I was wondering the other day if there's a sizable uptick in "Militiamen" type organizations. There's a scary thought....
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Yes the establishment is firmly entrenched with the incentives to clearly guide those in power to corporate interests. However, political pressure can still be exerted through the voting booth because Americans maintain an expectation of democracy.
Obama was elected based with the expectation of reform. Now it turns out he had different objectives, but Americans won't stand for the next guy coming in and doing the same thing. The next reformer will have even more pressure to actually reform the next time he is elected. Sooner or later someone will figure out how much popularity he can actually gain from championing real reform.
Obviously, though, it's a spinning plate where another economic disaster will likely lead to real violence and upheaval.