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Symbolically the 99% of the population that does not include the super rich 1% (that controls a larger and larger proportion of the wealth, and extraordinary powers in influencing elections).
Since the 1% started to conserve the trickle of wealth downward, the bottom of the bottom 99% have had learn to live without housing, medical and food. Many of the 99% have been forced to live on the street. Wall Street has become the Skit Road of the Great Recession.
by mlhiss October 6, 2011
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Global poisoning may dwarf the harmful effects of global warming and give India and China as examples.
by mlhiss April 25, 2017
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In France, during the COVID-19 Pandemic drug stores and pharmacies are open. Victims of domestic abuse are even more threatened during the current lockdown and have few places for which they can provide an excuse to go to. Many victims of domestic violence have started using the code words "mask 19" to convey their situation to their pharmacists since "mask 19" conveys the domestic violence massage and is a cue to report the problem to authorities. In the US it would be important to make sure that the pharmacist understood what "mask 19" means, especially if they look and act clueless and present you with a mask.
by mlhiss April 2, 2020
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In some cases, de-democratization can occur after a free and fair election when the politician does not carry out their oath of office and gives greater weight to certain special interests. In some cases, a politician may have extreme biases and fail to allow a fair competition of ideas during public participation and legislative debate. In some cases, this is because the politician took bribes, was given special favors, made significant campaign contributions, or because of inappropriate political pressure from the party.
In some cases, de-democratization can occur after a free and fair election when the politician does not carry out their oath of office and gives greater weight to certain special interests. In some cases, a politician may have extreme biases and fail to allow a fair competition of ideas during public participation and legislative debate. In some cases, this is because the politician took bribes, was given special favors, made significant campaign contributions, or because of inappropriate political pressure from the party.
In the US, to dedemocratize ore democracy is as old as our constitution. From the start woman, most blacks, and even non-land owners were not allowed to vote . Senators were originally appointed by politicians, and the president has never been chosen directly by the people.
by mlhiss November 25, 2019
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by mlhiss August 26, 2020
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Workamping positions can include seasonal or year round work at campgrounds, RV /mobile home parks, local state and national parks, or even private businesses, or internships.
by mlhiss September 11, 2020
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