Five words: Billionares for Bush (or Gore).
I find it funny that politicians, most oftentimes in state or local governemnts, claim to cut spending, but really only reduce the rate of spending.
"We cut spending by 10 % this year!" In reality spending will go 5%, instead of 15%.
Spin is great isn't it? Try it when you go to Weight Watchers.
Weight Watchers Bob: So Sam, you've been really gaining weight by leaps and bounds. How are you doing this week?
Fat Sam: Oh, its great! I lost 10 pounds!
Weight Watchers Bob: But the scale says you weigh 379 pounds. you gained 5 pounds.
Fat Sam: But the last time I came, I had gained 20 pounds. ITS LIKE I'M LOSING WEIGHT!
I belive the quote from American Beauty is "Never underestimate the power of denial."
So what can be done. I stopped supporting politicians that don't support my country. I started supporting the Libertarian Party.
I wouldn't keep going back to a mechanic that kept going over budget and did things that I didn't like, so why should I vote for the same old politicians that give me the same old problems?
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