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matmar

(593 posts) Mon Aug 6, 2012, 04:39 PM Aug 2012

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Aussie relative here on holiday... [View all]

Made comment about possible Romney Presidency....said might as well elect George W Bush...said Obama's hands have been tied in trying to get anything done.

She's more informed about US politics than the rightwing Republican relatives she's staying with.

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Aussie relative here on holiday... [View all] matmar Aug 2012 OP

I believe it. I'm a dual citizen (born in Australia) and visit when I can. ($$$$ ouch!) BlueJazz Aug 2012 #1

That is weird. LiberalAndProud Aug 2012 #2

When I first went back to see my relatives, I was shocked at the absence of "Fluff stuff" and trash BlueJazz Aug 2012 #4

They're not all necessarily as sharp as that pinboy3niner Aug 2012 #3

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