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I can't help but find it a little ridiculous that the 'Republican Assembly Speaker' is accusing democratic lawmakers of not representing their constituents by not showing up for a lost cause vote that, obviously, most of their constituents would not support. I commend that collective action. It's refreshing to see democrats united and uncompromising, even if its only for a day.
Personally, I'm sick of thinking the word 'reprehensible.' This country is losing its collective mind. Honestly, I didn't foresee the level of crazy that would start taking over once Obama was elected. Instead of the country becoming more moderate, the political climate has become exponentially more alarming.
That's really all I have to say. News on the state level has been sickening since the new terms began in January, not the least of which here in Florida. I hate to think things like 'Americans are so stupid,' but I need someone to throw me a bone here. How can the devaluation of education, good health, clean environments and what is becoming the society with the widest income disparity in the first world ever be quantified as 'smart politics'? The problem with Americans is that they have no fucking appreciation for the future. They want what they want and the only good time for it is now, now, NOW!
Sorry to be all rant-y rave-y, but every day I give more serious consideration to packing up and abandoning this country once I am done with school. Why should I contribute my skills and hard work to a society that shares none of my values?
/end. sorry.
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Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats. - Diane Arbus
PESSIMISM, n. A philosophy forced upon the convictions of the observer by the disheartening prevalence of the optimist with his scarecrow hope and his unsightly smile. - Ambrose Bierce
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