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We Americans are the ultimate innocents. We are forever desperate to believe that this time the government is telling us the truth. --Sydney Schanberg

The first stage of fascism should more appropriately be called 'corporatism.' --Benito Mussolini

No one can now doubt the word of America --George W. Bush, State of the Union, January 20, 2004.

People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history. --George W Bush

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11/10/2005

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— jake @ 3:56 pm

Let’s Be Blunt: Congressional Leadership Is In Disarray

House Republican leaders scuttled a vote Thursday on a $51 billion budget-cut package in the face of a revolt by lawmakers over scaling back Medicaid, food stamp and student loan programs. The development was a major setback for the GOP on Capitol Hill and for President Bush, who has made cuts to benefit programs a central pillar in his budget plan.

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