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Tuesday, Feb. 07, 2012

Presidential Race: Observations about American politics

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This political primary season has been very entertaining to say the least. I just came across some quotes that are very illuminating:

"The Republican platform promises to do better, I don't think they have done so bad, everybody's broke but them."

"Democrats take the whole thing as a joke, Republicans take it serious, but run it like a joke."

"Republicans take care of Big Money for Big Money takes care of them."

"The whole trouble with Republicans is their fear of an increase in income tax, especially on higher incomes."

Does this sound familiar? These quotes are from the great American humorist Will Rogers over80 years ago. Some things, especially politics, never change.

DENNIS THOMAS

Modesto