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In reply to the discussion: The most stunning part of President Biden's speech was totally missed by the media [View all]Cha
(297,184 posts)57. "We need to remember the government isn't some foreign force
in a distant capital," he said. "No, it's us. All of us. We, the people."
President Joe Biden , March 11, 2021..
https://www.rawstory.com/the-most-stunning-part-of-president-bidens-speech-was-totally-missed-by-the-media/
Mahalo, Turbinetree!
President Joe Biden , March 11, 2021..
https://www.rawstory.com/the-most-stunning-part-of-president-bidens-speech-was-totally-missed-by-the-media/
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The most stunning part of President Biden's speech was totally missed by the media [View all]
turbinetree
Mar 2021
OP
"We need to remember the government isn't some foreign force in a distant capital," he said.
elleng
Mar 2021
#1
Reagan's oft-quoted "government is not the solution to our problems; government is the problem"
Atticus
Mar 2021
#2
There's nothing wrong with government that getting Republicans out of it won't fix.
Beartracks
Mar 2021
#20
My bad! You are correct. Somehow, I often confuse those two with each other. Thanks for
Atticus
Mar 2021
#43
I heard that some of Raygun's disciples were at his grave site three days after his funeral---
Atticus
Mar 2021
#46
And there you have it this is where all the stupid shit we are dealing with began.
usaf-vet
Mar 2021
#62
I've been saying for years that when Republicans complain about government, what they
Gaugamela
Mar 2021
#3
Very true. But the rich are not idiots, and they have learned from history. And the left has never
Gaugamela
Mar 2021
#52
My Mom told me that growing up in the '30s, people talked about "our Government" . . .
Journeyman
Mar 2021
#4
Yes, this is our government. For better or worse. We are the ones governing and
Biophilic
Mar 2021
#9
Obama hit similar themes and words in his "don't let them steal your democracy" speech in Philly
bucolic_frolic
Mar 2021
#12
Ours is supposed to be a government "of the people, by the people, for the people" --
crickets
Mar 2021
#33
Lewis Black: "Is 'government' the word that's bad? At what point does anyone not comprehend
betsuni
Mar 2021
#54
But consider the consequences if a government starting working in perfect alignment...
BobTheSubgenius
Mar 2021
#56
When I was organizing and in my union we would tell everyone you are only as strong as your members
turbinetree
Mar 2021
#70
If people will listen, he is saving us from Conspiracyland of the Lost Souls.
SleeplessinSoCal
Mar 2021
#72