The
Republican Party does not exist anymore. They haven't sincerely existed
for some time. The Republicans are being replaced little bit by little
bit, even those that survive the primaries never really govern again.
They are populous party. They run on nothing but steam and the money
that will back desperate people.
They pander to the electorate in whatever crazy idea they have about their country and they'll pander to whatever money interests will pay the price. Harry, the states. They are out of control. They pass legislation that is grossly incompetent for the sake of populism. Abortion, guns, budget slashing of essential services. It is crazy because people with money want to play with power.
Look what went on with Gay Rights. Does the Gay Community actually have security? No. They are able to marry and have rights, but, by a shoe string. That is not governing. Now, the Right Wing will go back to their donors and state 'if there are enough of us in there' we can change the country into a theocracy.
We have a problem, Harry. At least Christie is 'sane enough.' I mean Christie stands up to 'the crazies' and 'FOX.' Thank god for that much. But, the others? The ones that believe 'if they hang in their enough' and 'throw the dog a bone' in the way of social issues will actually do great things for the country. They are confused and live in denial.
They live in denial of their own realities. They are puppets. That is what Populous parties are, they are puppets to their constituents.
Look, what occurred in 2008 was a very dangerous thing. It scared people. People that loved this country and believed in it. It changed the way people view their government. What occurred in 2008 began in ten years before. Ask Senator Warren.
You know, I think Senator Cruz has great potential as does Senator Paul, but, they have to lead, Harry. They have to lead their people and not be played with. Until that happens and we have stability in the government of this country we are in for a hell of a ride.
41d. The Growth of Populism (click here)
Organization was inevitable. (click here) Like the oppressed laboring classes of
the East, it was only a matter of time before Western farmers would
attempt to use their numbers to effect positive change.
The local Grange sponsored dances and gatherings to attack the doldrums of daily life. It was only natural that politics and economics were discussed in these settings, and the Grangers soon realized that their individual problems were common.
Identifying the railroads as the chief villains, Grangers lobbied state legislatures for regulation of the industry. By 1874, several states passed the Granger Laws, establishing maximum shipping rates. Grangers also pooled their resources to buy grain elevators of their own so that members could enjoy a break on grain storage.
Morgan dollar (1878-1891)
Farmers' Alliances went one step further. Beginning in 1889, Northern and Southern Farmers' Alliances
championed the same issues as the Grangers, but also entered the
political arena. Members of these alliances won seats in state
legislatures across the Great Plains to strengthen the agrarian voice in
politics.
They pander to the electorate in whatever crazy idea they have about their country and they'll pander to whatever money interests will pay the price. Harry, the states. They are out of control. They pass legislation that is grossly incompetent for the sake of populism. Abortion, guns, budget slashing of essential services. It is crazy because people with money want to play with power.
Look what went on with Gay Rights. Does the Gay Community actually have security? No. They are able to marry and have rights, but, by a shoe string. That is not governing. Now, the Right Wing will go back to their donors and state 'if there are enough of us in there' we can change the country into a theocracy.
We have a problem, Harry. At least Christie is 'sane enough.' I mean Christie stands up to 'the crazies' and 'FOX.' Thank god for that much. But, the others? The ones that believe 'if they hang in their enough' and 'throw the dog a bone' in the way of social issues will actually do great things for the country. They are confused and live in denial.
They live in denial of their own realities. They are puppets. That is what Populous parties are, they are puppets to their constituents.
Look, what occurred in 2008 was a very dangerous thing. It scared people. People that loved this country and believed in it. It changed the way people view their government. What occurred in 2008 began in ten years before. Ask Senator Warren.
You know, I think Senator Cruz has great potential as does Senator Paul, but, they have to lead, Harry. They have to lead their people and not be played with. Until that happens and we have stability in the government of this country we are in for a hell of a ride.
41d. The Growth of Populism (click here)
Farmers Organize
In 1867, the first such national organization was formed. Led by Oliver Kelley, the Patrons of Husbandry, also known as the Grange, organized to address the social isolation of farm life. Like other secret societies, such as the Masons, Grangers had local chapters with secret passwords and rituals.The local Grange sponsored dances and gatherings to attack the doldrums of daily life. It was only natural that politics and economics were discussed in these settings, and the Grangers soon realized that their individual problems were common.
Identifying the railroads as the chief villains, Grangers lobbied state legislatures for regulation of the industry. By 1874, several states passed the Granger Laws, establishing maximum shipping rates. Grangers also pooled their resources to buy grain elevators of their own so that members could enjoy a break on grain storage.
Morgan dollar (1878-1891)
