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Honeycombe8

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10. So true. Reagan was a "get 'er done" kinda guy. He wanted his way,
Sat Sep 8, 2012, 09:56 AM
Sep 2012

but realized that for a government to function, you have to bend and find common ground. We're all in this together, working toward the same thing: a healthy and happy America, with opportunity for all. Or at least we WERE like that.

I've been paying attention to politics for some years, though not actively involved. I've never seen anything like this before, the absolute obstruction by one party, knowing full well that their actions will cause millions to continue suffering. The absolute disregard for the truth. I don't see any respect or consideration for the average citizen. It's become only about taxes for the wealthy and deregulation. Seriously.

And to sign a pledge to a rich guy, Norquist, is unbelievable to me. They are supposed to pledge to honor the country, not individuals with influence.

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