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In reply to the discussion: "Republicans Desperately Need a Scandal" [View all]Doc Holliday
(719 posts)35. Don't misunderestimate Americans.
My ever-cynical Dad, a self-described "JFK Democrat", summed it up thusly: "40% of the population allows Rush and Sean to think for them, 40% of the population allows Ed and Rachel to think for them and the remaining 20% of us that can still think for ourselves are stuck in a dysfunctional system that is leading us all to an unhappy ending."
Sure miss him. (((sigh)))
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I think it was Ron Reagan who said they're desperate to find a name to attach the word "gate" to
aint_no_life_nowhere
Nov 2012
#18
I actually think Repugs are doing this for themselves, to keep themselves from splintering apart.
reformist2
Nov 2012
#5
They can't do it. It's not in their political DNA. They are classists. Not for the people.
ancianita
Nov 2012
#20
Don't they run the risk of exposing themselves as they go witch hunting this President?
nc4bo
Nov 2012
#28
Those tough Chicago thugs. Guys that wear Khakis, medium starched shirts, knit socks and soft shoes.
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#31