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62. The oligarchs own Congress as well.

Fri Dec 5, 2025, 06:33 PM

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See, e.g., https://represent.us/americas-corruption-problem/ re- how public opinion has "near-zero" impact on U.S. law; or for for the original Princeton/Northwestern U. study, see https://archive.org/details/gilens_and_page_2014_-testing_theories_of_american_politics.doc.

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I do not get it, I do not understand it, and why the press is not ripping the government a new one is beyond me [View all] Peacetrain Nov 29 OP

Media works for the Trump crime syndicate. Irish_Dem Nov 29 #1

Honestly I am really beginning to wonder ... this consoldation of media Peacetrain Nov 29 #2

Disaster already happened, twice Dave says Nov 29 #48

The ones who aren't owned are cowed by his lawsuits AZJonnie Nov 29 #7

You are so right about that Peacetrain Nov 29 #10

So right Traildogbob Nov 29 #12

Always follow the money. It's always about money. multigraincracker Nov 29 #3

Truth in that!! Peacetrain Nov 29 #4

Large corporations work hand in glove with fascist regimes. RockRaven Nov 29 #5

So many small outlets have folded because of take over by large conglomerate Peacetrain Nov 29 #8

It is literally in the definition of fascist. Bluetus Nov 30 #61

Who owns the press? Kid Berwyn Nov 29 #6

That is true in so many things, industries even restaurants Peacetrain Nov 29 #9

We are all in the stands watching the game. The "same club" that you mentioned is on the field twodogsbarking Nov 29 #19

Remember corporate media's breathless "reporting" during the run up to the second Iraq War? sop Nov 29 #11

Yes a good reminder for us all.. Peacetrain Nov 29 #14

Which always TRUMPS (pun intended) the lives to be lost /nt dickthegrouch Nov 30 #58

Preventing a Cuba clone? gulliver Nov 29 #13

This is paving the way for adversaries to get a bigger foothold there. lostnfound Nov 29 #17

It could go either way gulliver Nov 29 #34

'WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER'! Jack Valentino Nov 29 #39

Maybe we should leave it up to the people of Venezuela, stop "meddling" ourselves? Blues Heron Nov 30 #54

Well, up to a point. gulliver Nov 30 #56

getting into a land war in South America would be highly fucking stupid. HOA my ass. Blues Heron Nov 30 #57

Agree, but I doubt that would happen gulliver Nov 30 #60

It's ALL about the fact that Maduro is a socialist. Drugs have NOTHING to do Jack Valentino Nov 29 #38

Really? I thought it was about their oil reserves FakeNoose Nov 30 #49

Just wait until a Dem is back in WH NCDem47 Nov 29 #15

Lol, you got that right. miyazaki Nov 29 #18

Basically, the democrats aren't vindictive. demosincebirth Nov 29 #36

Putin's wedge politics and strategic advantage lostnfound Nov 29 #16

Right? It's worse than if Trump brought a knife to a gunfight because... Beartracks Nov 29 #20

I don't understand why they never come to the aide of a female colleague. Gimpyknee Nov 29 #21

Hi, Gimpy. Did you respond to a different post than you thought you responded to? Beartracks Nov 29 #25

Nope, I'm simply venting about another thing that pisses me off about today's press. Gimpyknee Nov 29 #27

True that. Beartracks Nov 29 #31

How much is Hernandez paying for his pardon? KS Toronado Nov 29 #22

Exactly! returnee Nov 29 #47

America's greatest tradition BaronChocula Nov 29 #23

It is actually simple. H2O Man Nov 29 #24

The main stream media is now completely owned by Trump supporting Oligarchs. lapfog_1 Nov 29 #26

Frankly, RobinA Nov 29 #28

Passes4Pussygrabbers czarjak Nov 29 #29

Braznov Cherokee100 Nov 29 #30

Iraq war? Helloooo... BWdem4life Nov 29 #32

Hey Peacetrain popsdenver Nov 29 #33

Being a member of the Rome statute, why can't the ICC pursue charges against Hegseth for his latest "killl them all?" in2herbs Nov 29 #35

Am I off course here? Zackzzzz Nov 29 #37

Of course not. H2O Man Nov 29 #41

Because: "the ruling class sticks together" struggle4progress Nov 29 #40

Don't know about Honduras but.. duckworth969 Nov 29 #42

Every war the US has entered or supported in my lifetime has snot Nov 29 #43

The same reason we attacked Iraq after 9/11 TexasBushwhacker Nov 29 #44

Because Republican. But if a Democrat sneezes... betsuni Nov 29 #45

Why? Cowardice, complicity or both B.See Nov 29 #46

The oligarchs own Congress as well. snot Friday #62

Keep in mind... GiqueCee Nov 30 #50

What do you guess Hernandez paid for his pardon? flashman13 Nov 30 #51

The first question any reporter should ask any member of this administration is "are you stupid, are you a stupid person Walleye Nov 30 #52

Because most of our big media has been exposed as fascist friendly. W_HAMILTON Nov 30 #53

The cartel leaders can afford to buy a pardon...the fishermen cannot. spanone Nov 30 #55

it's not a tan suit themaguffin Nov 30 #59