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Old 11-03-2008, 02:57 PM   #9335
JonInMiddleGA
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Originally Posted by Tigercat View Post
The modern American political supporter is just in it to win elections.

I would suggest that you've mixed up the cart & the horse. The sense of urgency that goes with winning seems to stem from the disdain for the opponent, not the other way around.
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