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Bernardo de La Paz

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8. YES. Major cause of maga angst & of voters drifting away from Democrats who do not address it much

Reply to everyonematters (Reply #7)

Wed Jun 18, 2025, 12:03 PM

Jun 18

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Bernie Sanders do address it, and maybe AOC and others. But too few, too little, and why the hell not?

Wealth and income disparity is a major cause of societal problems in the US and is historically unsustainable. Democrats have a golden opportunity to make inroads by addressing it and dealing with it, so that it gets ameliorated peacefully.

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US unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels [View all] Omaha Steve Jun 18 OP

Great News FredGarvin Jun 18 #1

Jobs stable, but turnover is down and fed layoffs are delayed due to "deferred resignations" hitting in Sept. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #2

I'm not so sure the picture is as rosy as they are making it look sdfernando Jun 18 #3

The all-purpose "they" is deployed again. Such vagueness deserves a vague response. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #4

They as in orange caligula's administration. sdfernando Jun 18 #5

Cynicism can promote prudent watchfulness but can also lead astray Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #6

I like the reference to the Roman emperor. I would suggest Cantaloupe Caligula. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #9

This country does not have an employment problem. It has a wage problem. everyonematters Jun 18 #7

YES. Major cause of maga angst & of voters drifting away from Democrats who do not address it much Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #8

Agree. everyonematters Jun 18 #10

This is the repuke's ultimate goal wolfie001 Jun 18 #12

A lot of places have difficulty finding or keeping employees JI7 Jun 18 #11

Thanks Biden! Nt BootinUp Jun 18 #13