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To: Steve Lokness who wrote (146132)	10/3/2010 2:56:07 PM
From: JohnM	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 540831

We are talking past one another again, Steve. I'm talking about the part of Friedman's argument that says we are headed to a third party of "centrists." He does so based on his version of sets of solutions to pressing problems. You are arguing that his version of that list is a good one. I'm not entering that argument, or at least I didn't in my post. I'm entering a second argument of Friedman's which says or assumes there is a possible third party centrist movement available in American politics right now. My argument is that position simply misunderstands the present dynamics.

To: Steve Lokness who wrote (146132)	10/3/2010 8:56:57 PM
From: Little Joe	Respond to of 540831

I think Steve has a good point. Whether by a new party or just serial overthrows through the electoral process, it is essential that we get the people who caused this mess out of office. Before they can fix the problem they must face up to the problem. No Politician is going to say I screwed up, so vote for me. They will try to cling to the status quo. On the other hand if you had no part in the policy, it is easier to recognize our problems and fix them. I think this revolution began in 2006, continued in 2008 and will continue in the next election. Eventually we will get it right. lj