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View Poll Results: Does the US need a third party?
Yes, anything is better than the two we have now 6 33.33%
No, the Democrats and Republicans were good enough for grandpa, and they're good enough for me 0 0%
Nice thought, but impossible to implement for a variety of reasons 7 38.89%
No, what we need is a revolution 3 16.67%
Huh? Who me? I dunno 2 11.11%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 11-04-2011, 05:48 AM   #1
Griff
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Originally Posted by Lamplighter View Post
A basic question... If ALL politicians are bad, were they bad before they were elected ?
Their desire for political office shows a need for power over others which they can either manage or not. Many, once elected, can't manage. Government employees can be under similar pressures but most are simply pursuing a career and are not corrupt people.

I got an FU from my freshmen Republican House Rep... at least someone reads his mail.
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