“The 'democracy gap' in our politics and elections spells a deep sense of powerlessness by people who drop out, do not vote, or listlessly vote for the 'least worst' every four years and then wonder why after every cycle the 'least worst' gets worse.”
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A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.
Addiction should never be treated as a crime. It has to be treated as a health problem. We do not send alcoholics to jail in this country. Over 500, 000 people are in our jails who are nonviolent drug users.
The nation is faced with one of the most corporate-orientated anti-consumer Congresses in our history.
John D. Rockefeller wanted to dominate oil, but Microsoft wants it all, you name it: cable, media, banking, car dealerships.