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marmar

(80,267 posts) Thu Jun 11, 2026, 08:28 AM 8 hrs ago

Jun 10, 2026

Republicans win the White House, enact trickle-down tax cuts, and collapse the economy.

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Robert Reich: How Does This Keep Happening? (Original Post) marmar 8 hrs ago OP

the explanation is not that difficult, rampartd 8 hrs ago #1

How? 3825-87867 7 hrs ago #2

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1. the explanation is not that difficult,

Thu Jun 11, 2026, 08:31 AM

8 hrs ago

keynes recognizes economic cycles and offers counter cyclical solutions that are rejected by republicans.

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2. How?

Thu Jun 11, 2026, 09:36 AM

7 hrs ago

Because the overlords want it that way.
Solution? Simple
Get rid of the overlords...by whatever means necessary! (Legally, I suppose?)