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thoughtanarchist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-07-06 11:29 AM
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16. We The People could indeed.
Edited on Tue Nov-07-06 11:43 AM by thoughtanarchist
In this state, his re-election is predicated on the consent of the governed.

Concentration of power is not the same as a long running incumbency.

You seem confused about the meaning of monopoly and concentration of power and the significance of how these things effect our democracy.

When I hear people refer to the political process as if it's football game, the red flags go up.

I think some research is in order on your part.

Suggested reading: Thom Hartmann -- "What Would Jefferson Do?"
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