>>So the answer is to put an ultra liberal in the white house?
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>I don't know if I'd characterize Obama as being an ultra liberal, or even exactly what liberal means anymore. But as opposed to rewarding the party responsible for the last 8 years, yes. The decision to invade Iraq was a terrible one (one that I supported at the time), and the lack of fiscal discipline has been quite apparent.
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>I'm not going to reward that kind of performance.
Ok well... I disagree with your reasoning, but you gotta do what you think is right.
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