In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. Friedrich Nietzsche
Thus widely available data shows the claim all vaccines are equal is false. Worse, the data shows many people will die, face hospitalization, or become disabled because they choose the wrong vaccine.
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In fact, George Washington’s celebrity is responsible for the existence of both the Constitution and the federal government. To explain, the Constitutional Convention only succeeded because Washington attended it. Similarly, the states only ratified the Constitution because Washington endorsed the document.
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I think the data shows College for All could significantly reduce unemployment in America. Unfortunately, Congress will not consider it.
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Incredibly, the number of restrictive bills grew by 108 or 43% between 19 February 2021 and 24 March 2021. On 19 February the Brennan Center counted 253 voter restriction bills, the number grew to 361 a month later.
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Hence, the number of Americans who identify as churchgoers fell by 8% in just five years – if Gallup’s polls are accurate. Similarly, Gallup estimates 61% of Americans belonged to houses of worship in 2009. Thus, US religious participation fell by 14% in 11 years.
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Parties contesting elections often make claims to persuade voters to stand with them. However, political insight includes studying parties’ history and learning how they’ve delivered on their past promises. You can also understand which parties are making lofty claims and which intend to see through their commitments.
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Thus, the Republican Party’s most popular figure is waging war on the party’s leadership. This situation is extraordinary, but it has occurred before, back in 1912.
Thus, the popular notion that the filibuster is an impenetrable wall is bullshit. The U.S. Senate can easily punch through the wall if its leaders want.
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I think a more plausible scenario is that McConnell is trying to make Trump a Democratic problem.
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Frighteningly, some elements in the 1860 Democratic crack-up resemble those present in 2021. For example, there was a popular and controversial celebrity candidate, who was hated and loved by different segments of the party. There were also regional divides over race and the nature of American Democracy.
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