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Sun Oct-31-04 11:49 AM
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Lesson: Do not taunt a Sleeping Giant... |
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Edited on Sun Oct-31-04 11:53 AM by kentuck
The people (voters) of America have been a sleeping giant for a couple of decades or more. Very little could capture their attention. This has not been good for Democrats, the traditional Party of the People. The Republicans took advantage of the slumbering giant.
Then along came 2004. After 4 years of ineptitude, arrogance, and bellowing, the giant slowly, very slowly, began to open his eyes. He was shocked at what he saw. The People's Social Security system was in danger. The Repubs were openly talking about privatizing the funds.
He saw our young troops dying in the sands of Iraq, for no legitimate reason. He saw us disrespected around the globe. At home, he saw massive giveaways to the wealthy stewards of the Republican Party and deficits that dwarved any of the past. And he saw fear on the faces of the most vulnerable.
So, he stood up, dusted himself off, and headed toward the polls. Most of the expert pollsters ignored him. They thought he was only wandering aimlessly. They did not realize the degree of his anger.
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Sun Oct-31-04 11:52 AM
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We're awake all right. And the giant will dwarf the polls come Tuesday, November 2, 2004.
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Sun Oct-31-04 11:56 AM
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"Never underestimate the power of an awakened democracy" - Harry S. Truman
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Sun Oct-31-04 12:00 PM
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3. I know this is being picky, but |
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There is no period after S in Truman's name. The S is not an initial; it's his full middle name.
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Sun Oct-31-04 12:35 PM
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My grandfather had only the letter 'B' for a middle name. His twin brother had the letter 'A.' Seems my great-grands had a sense of humor.
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Sun Oct-31-04 01:06 PM
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Damn, I didn't know that. Thanks for the information.
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Sun Oct-31-04 01:21 PM
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Just distinguishes Give 'em Hell Harry even more!
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Sun Oct-31-04 12:39 PM
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5. Does this mean Bunning will get beat and be able to seek the medical |
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Sun Oct-31-04 01:24 PM
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9. Well put! I just hope turn out is as high as expected! :-) |
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