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reply to KoolMoe

Re: My opinion?

"Best economies ever" completely depends on how you look at it, as you know. Sure, some things look pretty good - record stock market highs, less-than-expected inflation (in some sectors) - on the surface. But you KNOW that the debt we're incurring is not anything close to a 'best economy ever'. And maybe you're making great money, but I know quite a few struggling folks (and not because they buy Big TVs).

As far as Iraq, I know it's pointless to be realistic with a cheerleader, but it's almost impossible NOT to show some sort of progress in Iraq considering the depths to which our progress has sunk.
Heck, I got an 'D' in high school physics my first semester. But when I got a 'D+' the next semester, I was making actual progress!

I'm sure there are positive things happening in Iraq but I think it's pretty evident and plain, despite blind hope, that our efforts there have been horribly managed and are much closer to 'failure' than 'success'.

Republicans, before their majority was tossed-out (why?), said Americans wanted Social Security reform...but they couldn't get it done. Why not?

Democrats do not have a veto-proof majority, just as the Republicans did not...and again, you know this.

I'm not quite sure why people think there is still any sort of majority support for this administration and it's handling of Iraq. How badly do things have to get before their pure incompetence is understood? *Regardless* of whether it was right or wrong to 'liberate' in the first place, this administration has to be the worst bunch of managers ever.

I agree, Congress should be able to 'de-fund' the war. The President should face reality and work with them before it even comes to that. But politics again trumps actual reason and support of our country and its people.
Rather shameful...just like the posturing and postings in this forums, like yours, that mislead and misconstrue the true issues.
KM
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Don't Lie - Be Kind - Realize your Potential

Well said, KM. I have to admit that I've never been so ashamed of my government in my entire life.

Eventually, things will look up. We'll be able to put food on our families, human beings and fish kind will be able to coexist peacefully, and we'll finally solve the nation's energy problems by enacting an energy bill that encourages consumption.