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marmar

(80,276 posts) Thu Jun 11, 2026, 08:28 AM Yesterday

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 Yesterday OP

the explanation is not that difficult, rampartd Yesterday #1

How? 3825-87867 Yesterday #2

Damm - - RB77 16 hrs ago #3

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1. the explanation is not that difficult,

Thu Jun 11, 2026, 08:31 AM

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

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3. Damm - -

Thu Jun 11, 2026, 11:25 PM

16 hrs ago

‘Legally’ is so difficult sometimes, - - - but I agree, it’s the best route. 🤓