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Yavin4

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Yavin4's Journal
February 6, 2016

This short film epitomizes the struggle of life

We all want that tennis ball on the sofa, but we just can't seem to get it. And just when we think we have it, it's bounces away. We look for help, but it does not come. Finally, all we are left to do is bark.

February 5, 2016

Do some people here realize that Paul Ryan is the Speaker of the House?

And will continue as speaker after this election in the fall, right? Also, Ryan, and the Republicans in the House, are entrenched politically. They're not losing their majority soon. So, whatever plan or agenda the next president will have it has to getthem to come up for a vote in the House in order for it to become law, right.

I haven't gotten to the Senate yet where even more obstacles abound.

February 5, 2016

No matter who wins the nomination, Dems are going to lose in the Fall

This is quickly becoming a brutal primary fight, and whichever side wins, there will be long, enduring hurt feelings that won't heal in time for the Fall election.

We're fractured as a party, and I just don't see us coming together in the numbers and strength to beat back the Republicans. A loss in November will have major repercussions for all Americans for generations to come.

Yes, I am being doom and gloom. But sometimes the truth is doom and gloom.

Prepare yourselves and be well.

February 2, 2016

Caucuses are a dumb idea

Voting should be anonymous and solitary. What sense does it make to be herded into a room full people, stand around all night, only to have the results be unclear?

We should have regional primaries, North, South, Midwest, and West, with each region alternating who goes first.

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