HopeyChangey

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   by HopeyChangey 12y ago

   That doesn't sound like the parent's situation, though.
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   by HopeyChangey 12y ago

   Please forgive me if this sounds rude, but did you read my comment before replying to it? First paragraph: "I don't believe for a second that had 2008 or 2012 turned out differently, commercial forces would have any less influence
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   by HopeyChangey 12y ago

   Oh, yes, absolutely. I don't believe for a second that had 2008 or 2012 turned out differently, commercial forces would have any less influence on those who write the laws, ratify the laws, or he who signs them. It's the nature of
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   by HopeyChangey 12y ago

   It's a nice idea, but power vacuums tend to be filled.
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   by HopeyChangey 12y ago

   I'm being serious when I ask this: how did you not see stuff like this coming? Especially the second time around? I mean no offense by this, but I may never understand how so many intelligent, thoughtful people managed to become so f