Yeah throw in some religious right wing social agendas and you have enough votes to do whatever you want. The US has a lot one issue voters. Abortion? Hate it and will vote for any politician who states he will work to outlaw it. Gay marriage, same thing. Gun ownership? It's my God given right guaranteed by the US Conts. and I'll vote for any politician who claims he'll defend that right. If politicians agree to these three things alone they can expand the debt and deficit all they want. These voters don't care if the US is mortgaging their grand children's future as along as you don't take my guns and keep my neighbors engaging in gay marriage or have an abortion.
This article speaks to some of how the US has been sold down the river
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We've arrived at a historic turning point as a nation that no longer needs outside enemies to destroy us, we are committing suicide. Democracy. Capitalism. The American dream. All dying. Why? Because of the economic decisions of the GOP the past 40 years, says this leading Reagan Republican.
Please listen with an open mind, no matter your party affiliation: This makes for a powerful history lesson, because it exposes how both parties are responsible for destroying the U.S. economy.
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About 50% of people will not read further and simply call it BS.