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B Stieg

(2,410 posts)
7. If he's the last "democrat" standing, I'll vote for him, but...
Mon Feb 10, 2020, 10:37 AM
Feb 2020

as someone who had taught the kids of "movers and shakers" for more than 30 years on both the left and right coasts, I just don't think that these folks are capable of understanding the day-to-day struggles of Americans. Why? Because they don't live in the same world as more than 90% of the country does. Therefore, how could any of them--even those well-intentioned--do the job of being President of the United States for ALL her people?

With so many people concerned that tRump will try to never leave the Oval Office even if beaten, it seems odd that we are being called to rally around a man who convinced citizens to change the rules and give him a previously prohibited third term as NYC mayor...

Everybody's just waiting to hear from the one
Who can give them the answers
And lead them back to that place
In the warmth of the sun
Where sweet childhood still dances
Who'll come along
And hold out that strong
That gentle father's hand
Long ago I heard someone say
Something 'bout Everyman

Waiting here for Everyman
Make it on your own
Make it if you think you can
If you see somewhere to go I understand

I'm not trying to tell you
That I've seen the plan
Turn and walk away if you think I am
But don't think too badly
Of one who's left holding sand
He's just another dreamer
Dreaming 'bout Everyman
(Jackson Browne 10-1-71)

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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