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SoCalDem

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4. None of what happened last night is truly "official"

Reply to samplegirl (Original post)

Wed Feb 13, 2013, 10:01 AM

Feb 2013

It has evolved into a media circus...one of custom, not necessity.

All the constitution requires is an "occasional report to congress" about how things are going.

Media created what we have now and has selfishly elevated it into an "event".

A party worth its salt would rein in its members and if a "rebuttal" is required, it should come from ONE person (perhaps an elder statesman..if there are any left)..

Media has a vested interest in creating "excitement/controversy/drama", so anyone with a voice and an ego is offered a platform.

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What is the best way to answer this [View all] samplegirl Feb 2013 OP

Anybody can do a rebuttal to the state of the union el_bryanto Feb 2013 #1

Thats a good answer samplegirl Feb 2013 #2

Are all progressives democrats? xoom Feb 2013 #3

None of what happened last night is truly "official" SoCalDem Feb 2013 #4