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To: koan who wrote (223796)	5/9/2013 5:43:01 PM
From: bentway	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 540755

That IS good, but it only presents the problem. But, communism has been so thoroughly demonized and defeated, that it's just not a viable solution. The last two major world powers still championing that cause have given up on it, Russia and China. Both are now capitalist countries. Cuba is slowing giving up on it. N. Korea is like a counter-advertisement for it. WHILE communism was a viable alternative, the string-pullers in our society had to create things like SS and Medicare, and to share the wealth more equitably. Now that it isn't an alternative, that's no longer required, and ordinary Americans are feeling it. What's the answer? Damn if I know. Our government isn't really concerned, as they work for the elites, no matter the party. I do believe that (D)'s are slightly better than (R)'s, but I don't feel either represents ME. Whatever happens to correct the situation will be after I'm dead.