• Gates9@sh.itjust.works
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    Many Americans are aware of the Ratchet Effect but they’re reluctant to acknowledge that it’s deliberate and coordinated, instead asserting that it’s a function of the “donor class” in the Democratic Party having a different perspective on how political priorities should be assigned.

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      It’s irrelevant if it’s coordinated or not. Alignment of interests gives the same results as overt conspiracy.