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Re: Speaks for itself...
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Mon, 26 May 2003 11:25:39 GMT
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> When I have from time to time surveyed the field of
> american politics, I have discovered that no single party is able to address
> all of my concerns without also undermining political ideals that I consider
> fundamental to our system of government.
Joining any party is a compromise. The party system has its good points, but
most of the time I wish I were governed by individuals rather than parties
stuffed full of "yes-men".
> More generally, the various
> parties are more about talk than action.
If the electorate paid more attention, it would not be like that. People are
too short sighted these days... as long as No 1 is ok, they are happy and don’t
ask questions.
;(
Scott A
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| I wasn't really holding the guy up for sainthood, mind you -- there not being too many politicians on the side of the angels. I agree with your assessment of politics as usual. If Byrd is making a bid for a soundbite, at least I am not disagreeing (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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