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Re: 4 Nov 2008 - "Fire the incumbents day"

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Originally Posted by MattLarson View Post
One wonders what would happen if the American people were to send a clear message to the Congress by firing the entire House and 1/3 of the Senate 4 1/2 weeks from now?

Of course, this is not likely to happen, but it would be interesting....

Matt
This is about as close to a revolution as can practically be done in modern America.

With the absolute dysfunction of government over that last few years. I'd say it's in order.

I'd be satisfied in large measure if house and senate elect their own more competent congressional leaders from among the ones we choose.
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