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kentuck

(111,092 posts)
Wed Sep 24, 2014, 10:51 PM Sep 2014

We are known by the company we keep...

If we surround ourselves with Generals and military men, chances are we will think like a general or a military man.

If we surround ourselves with financiers from Wall Street, chances are we will think like a Wall Street investment banker.

If we surround ourselves with populist democrats, chances are we will think like a populist democrat.

I wish our leaders would keep that in mind the next time they choose their Cabinet?

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We are known by the company we keep... (Original Post) kentuck Sep 2014 OP
To a hammer, everything looks like a nail. SomethingFishy Sep 2014 #1
Bravo! Well said. 99Forever Sep 2014 #2
Haven't you figured it out yet. Cleita Sep 2014 #3
K & R! lonestarnot Sep 2014 #4
And if we choose five dictatorships to help us invade another country to 'help the oppressed' sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #5
Exactly Right Leith Sep 2014 #6

99Forever

(14,524 posts)
2. Bravo! Well said.
Wed Sep 24, 2014, 11:02 PM
Sep 2014

Although I doubt it will happen. And so this nation will continue circling the bowl.

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)
5. And if we choose five dictatorships to help us invade another country to 'help the oppressed'
Thu Sep 25, 2014, 12:27 AM
Sep 2014

it's doubtful our allies are on the same page and we tend to look a bit hypocritical.

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