With a sigh, I must concede.
Today I heard one of the early exit polls which reported that close to 60% of those interviewed said that
government is not doing enough.
All I can do is shake my head. My avatar expresses it all.
Now I know my time has passed
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Sir_Galahad
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Now I know my time has passed
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
Perhaps the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about...
Perhaps the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about...
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christie1111
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Re: Now I know my time has passed
Have heart Sir G, in 4-8 years those in power will be out of favor again, and the group you prefer will be back in. There are enough checks and balances that no one can screw up too badly.
I hope you become more optimistic in time.
I don't like it when youare so down.
I hope you become more optimistic in time.
I don't like it when youare so down.
"A bed without a quilt is like the sky without stars"
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TheCalvinator24
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Re: Now I know my time has passed
It's not so much about losing one election. It's disheartening that so many people want BIG government. In both parties. They just want their BIG government to do different BIG things.christie1111 wrote:Have heart Sir G, in 4-8 years those in power will be out of favor again, and the group you prefer will be back in. There are enough checks and balances that no one can screw up too badly.
I hope you become more optimistic in time.
I don't like it when youare so down.
It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. —Albus Dumbledore
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dimmzy
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Re: Now I know my time has passed
I agree about people wanting BIG government ... for the issues that affect them and their pocketbook (or their elderly parents).
I think we just have to work hard to make sure that our BIG GOVERNMENT is fair and economically and ethically prudent.
I don't think that Americans understand the pricetag of BIG GOVERNMENT, though. I live near the Canadian border and the Canadians' 15% sales tax would not go down well with most Americans.
I think we just have to work hard to make sure that our BIG GOVERNMENT is fair and economically and ethically prudent.
I don't think that Americans understand the pricetag of BIG GOVERNMENT, though. I live near the Canadian border and the Canadians' 15% sales tax would not go down well with most Americans.