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Friday, January 05, 2007

A random thought about civility

There can't be any meaningful civility in American politics as long as millions of Americans believe the likes of Rush Limbaugh, Michelle Malkin, Lars Larson and Sean Hannity. You know the list.

There are a few logical ways this could end. Millions of people could stop believing the aforementioned media personalities and their ilk, the Republican Party apparatus could stop relying on such personalities, or eventually the Federal government could take some kind of action to ensure that other voices get equal say.

The first option is the best. The second option seems unlikely, and the third option presents real Constitutional questions.

So if you ask me it's up to regular Republicans. Just like real change came from regular Democrats, it's up to our fellow ordinary citizens who still call themselves Republicans to change their mindset. Just stop it with the Fox News and the talk radio. You'll be happier and maybe even lose weight.

It's called critical thinking, look into it. Especially about Iraq. The McCain Surge won't work, and you know it.

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