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Old 08-23-2010, 11:53 PM
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The sad thing is that too many people gobble that kind of stuff up. I guess it is just more comfortable for some people to keep people with differences outside of their sphere of reference. They would prefer to demonize others than to spend the energy and effort to try and understand them.

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I don't know if its quite that pessimistic. I think folks are generally pre-disposed to, at some level, believe good or bad news, especially when it comes from some elected official. Sad how many of our elected officials abuse the public's trust.

You both have spoken the truth here. Or, as they say here in the swamp, "You aint nevah lied."

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Old 08-23-2010, 11:58 PM
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You both have spoken the truth here. Or, as they say here in the swamp, "You aint nevah lied."

Dave
Well then, obviously neither of us would be fit for a career in politics.

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Old 08-24-2010, 07:46 AM
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Well then, obviously neither of us would be fit for a career in politics.

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Which begs the question, "How does Congress have the nerve to indict someone for lieing to Congress?"
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