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One of the best things about Bill was his ability (5.00 / 13) (#21)
by vicndabx on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 04:27:14 PM EST
to explain the complex issue in simple terms so regular folks could "get it."  Masslib refers to civics lessons - anyone who went to school (even if u got a failing grade) can relate to checks and balances.  The ability to couch the complex in layman's terms is a skill Hillary has as well.  Our presumptive nominee, great speaker that he is, is great w/platitudes and grandiose oratory, but can't simply say I won't vote for this because it would take away my responsibilities as a senator to keep watch on your rights as intepreted by the president.  If only I had a time machine.....

How did they put it? (none / 0) (#35)
by Salo on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 04:39:01 PM EST
secure liberty through competing institutional interests.

If none of them are interested in freedom in the abstract--competing ego's should prevent a dictatorship.

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No room for egos when there's all that (5.00 / 1) (#53)
by vicndabx on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 04:46:38 PM EST
bipartisanship floating around.  Mix in a dose of CYA, er, self-preservation, a dash of built-in institutional influences and suddenly we've got a congress that has a monopoly on cowardice.

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Hillary's Statement on FISA | 91 comments (91 topical)

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