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>>>Indeed we began to look at the US much differently after Bush got elected. A cowboy with the IQ of a peanut that only got elected because his powerfull family rather than intellectual property. Not to mention all the at least doubtfull and important decisions his administration made the last couple of years.
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>>>But of course we are aware not all american are like that. Its just that a bunch of idiots are in power right now.
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>>I think the biggest blow to our esteem was when he was re-elected in 2004. Anyone can make a mistake once. But voting him back in after the first four years would give anyone reason to think we're idiots.
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>The re-election of Bush shows the value of our political system. Our founding fathers wanted three branches of government and Bush created one.
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>Few presidents have represented the people – you know – for the people by the people and all that. Harry Truman was an exception. Most presidents represent big business, the financial institutions, and the military industrial complex. The little guy goes along for the ride.
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>What is important is to wave the flag and neglect reality. Be a “real American”, buy the party line and do not ask questions. Interesting how our system has endured with so many incompetents at the helm.
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>Like a friend of mine said, “Come the revolution we will get it right this time”! I think not! :)


It's hard to be optimistic right now. I have always believed in this country and have viewed it as a symbol of liberty. We aren't at the moment. We need to get back in touch with what made us great.