SnacknGold06

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They didn't give us oil

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The reading comprehension around here is dismal.

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I get it this country is not perfect but when compared to other countries in the world, USA gets a 10 and everyone else is way down the list from that standard.

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I love our country but this is just a foolish statement. Many other countries are doing things the right way, too.

Frankly we are rich with resources, wealth and yet a large proportion of citizens struggle to make ends meet. For as amazing as it is to be an American, we could be even better with a more functional government. Too much inequality and hassle (healthcare) that could be fixed if there was political will.

War is Peace
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength

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Hasn't government also been downsized?

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Yes but this report showed significant private job losses. Starting to cut into muscle instead of fat.

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The UK, and most of Europe, has absolutely proven to be not allies of America.

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Honest question: have you actually been to Europe before?

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Dude seems like when he gets drunk he likes to fight.

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Reminds me of all my Irish uncles. Even has that spaced out look when drunk. Guy is an excellent actor but terrible drunk.

A majority of the political board thinks The Lorax is a romance novel. There’s nothing sacred to them.

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This far out, the polls are garbage.

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Agree. It’s just a loosely formed popularity contest right now. Given the political dynamics right now, I think we will be surprised with two candidates on both sides that weren’t the obvious primary winners.

It’s so dumb that it feels like self sabotage or something. Howard Dean 2.0 moment. He was on a Sunday talk show and kept playing cagey about running and the age of his kids. Feels like he knows everyone expects him to run but his subconscious is saying no.

Frankly, Colorado’s cost of living is out of balance with local salaries. Affordability is the biggest issue since the state doesn’t have a very large corporate presence and comp is mostly on par with your average Midwest MCOL city.

Plus wildfire risk and subsequent home insurance is also a problem in many areas. Still a tremendously beautiful state except for the 1/3 easternmost portion.

I’m sure Boulder and the like are kooky with Byzantine city ordinances, etc but it’s a large state and still in demand. I think it’s just cooled off after a boom in the 2010s.