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The Democrats are the party of government activism, the party that says government can make you richer, smarter, taller, and get the chickweed out of your lawn. Republicans are the party that says government doesn't work, and then get elected and prove it.
P. J. O'Rourke

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Recent Comments:

• Where’s Howard? (13 total comments)
  • ladkiddo: Thank you dave-you and I are in complete agreement there.
  • davesnyd: According to CNN: When President-elect Barack Obama heads to the Democratic National Committee today to...
  • ladkiddo: Yes Emma, you are probably right. Just more politics as usual. It’s a shame.
  • EmmaFinnley: I think that Obama appointed Tom Daschle, with his eye on the Hill. Tom Daschle, as a former Senator,...
  • DFA - Tom: As a side note to this topic, I have (at least temporarily) suspended my monthly contributions to the DNC...
  • davesnyd: I think there is a reason that DFA continued to function after Howard assumed chairmanship of the DNC. And...
  • ladkiddo: Apologies, Dennis-I did not see (or acknowledge) the comma after the “why” in your original...
  • dennis o'brien: ‘Isn’t it funny how the competent people who do the work, who give their blood, sweat and...
  • Deaniac: Come see Howard Dean at DemocracyFest: July 17th-19th in Burlington, VT! http://www.Democracy Fest.net
  • ladkiddo: ? Where is that stated? We work to get people elected. But those who work hardest should be rewarded....
  • Andrea: I would’ve liked to see Howard as Health and Human Services director, but I’m sure Howard will...
• Is the Democratic Party shooting itself in the foot? (1 total comments)
  • ladkiddo: Here is a portion of the letter received from DFA today. Make your voice heard. The 50 State Strategy...
• COMIDA; feeling the Heat? (3 total comments)
  • stlo7: Yes, I can imagine. Perhaps you can shed some additional light on PILOT?
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  • bcaterino: As John Di Caro has admitted they have had an implicit contract with us for several years and tried not to...

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