JoJo, thanks for the respect - I'll try not to abuse it.
I think - for myself - that communism and democracy are two sides of the same coin. I think the main-stream democrats and republicans are biased toward their owners - most of our elected officials make far more from insider trading and crony capitalism and out right 'legalized bribes' than from us poor US citizens.
in the case of the Clinton's, just look at their 'Clinton Foundation'. Or ALEC or ACORN or...
The article you posted is correct, the US of A has changed alot since the 18th century.
'to the ends justifies the means' - the true clarion call of the intolerant - and a serious, current problem. If you operate outside the rule of law, you must first decide the law doesn't apply to you. That arrogant narcissism is dangerous to most of us normal work-a-day types.
the neo-libs and progressives and the special snow-flakes will never accept Trump. Just like the business backed Tea Party and business owned Republicans never accepted O'bama.
I hope you are right about Trump's presidency.
I don't think my government is responsible for giving me a participation 'in life' trophy. I would describe most forms of welfare as that. Everyone should have a level playing field and then your efforts - and yes a little luck - will allow the largest number of people to prosper.
the only thing i would change about your last post
is i don't think they are liberal democrats anymore. I think they are more social democrats - more like the green party or other left leaning groups. its a minor shift but an important one to me. It explains the how's and why's of the occupy groups.
http://www.gp.org/I agree with you on this one.
@JoJo