One billionaire has the wherewithal to totally redirect America's political discourse.

by Sam Pizzigati

Down through the millennia, specific individuals have changed the course of history. Some made their indelible mark through their intellect, some through their courage, and still others through the depth and breadth of their vision.

But you don't need smarts, courage, or vision to change history. You just need a ton of money, the sort of fortune that 86-year-old Peter Peterson has amassed over his years wheeling and dealing on Wall Street.

Peterson, one of the co-founders of the Blackstone private equity firm, has been obsessing for years over federal budget deficits. Now his obsession is shoving the nation toward a "fiscal cliff" that might well end up chopping billions out of Social Security and all sorts of programs near and dear to the hearts of America's working families.

Translation: Let's shift tax burdens off the rich and onto average Americans.

Link to full story: http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/12/05-1

Thanks David...

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Good point.

You're on the ball Hugh.

the 51% wins over the 49% this is what ignorance looks like !! Democracy is working just fine with a little voting fraud in the mix Yep !! working just fine! 

DEMOCRACY SUCKS!!!

"voting fraud"

As one great comedian said: the game is rigged - the tables are tilted - its one big club; and you're not a member.

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