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Friday, January 13, 2012 - 12:31pmSanction this postReply
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The appeal to intentionally-vague pragmatism -- to folksy simplicity and idealized efficiency -- is a hallmark of a would-be dictator. It's actually kind of funny how transparently power-lusting this guy really is!

Ed

(Edited by Ed Thompson on 1/13, 12:34pm)


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Friday, January 13, 2012 - 2:00pmSanction this postReply
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Unfortunately, this quote would appeal to many people who are tired of the seeming inaction of Congress. These people want a "man of action" to lead them out of this hole.

And just as people viewed change (Change toward what? One should ask, but that doesn't matter so long as it's CHANGE), people will see action as an end in itself (any action is better than no action, right?)

Unquestioned change and unquestioned action, oh, how the times aren't(a) changing.

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Friday, January 13, 2012 - 6:48pmSanction this postReply
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Well it wouldn't surprise me in the least if he claims some kind of national emergency before elections, installs military measures and suspends elections until such time as the emergency is over..which of course won't ever be over..

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