Ok, I'll bite too.

>Like I mentioned before, people should remember to vote next Tuesday.
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>It's an easy vote. Just ask yourself:
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>- Am I better now than a year ago? or 6?
Same as a year ago, but was much better of 6 years ago.

>- Is my net take-home pay better?
Nope.

>- Are my financials, and tax situation better?
Nope.

>- Inflation?
Cost of living is higher, but I dont feel it's out of control.

>- How about my prospects for retirement? Have they improved in 6 years?
Prospects for retirement? Based on my current calcualations, I should be able to retire when I'm aprox. 374 years old. I was in better shape 6 years ago.

>- Social Security?
Still as mess, always a mess. (actually, I don't know enough about it)

>- Medicare?
Can't comment because I dont know enough about it.

>- How about education?
Tution is higher - got kids going to college? Better start saving - about 2 years before their born.

>- Who's going to pay for the deficit?
The next in line.

>- Is pollution better or worse?
Worse.

>- Do I feel more secure?
No - as matter of fact - less secure.

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>If you like what you see, then stay the course. If you prefer change, then change. Remember that change >means changing the people, iow getting the bums out.

I prefer change - I was better off when Clinton was in office.