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The Borrowers

In this world of political position pieces, there is true sharing on both sides of every issue.  If Party A writer charges Party B player with some outrage, then Party B writer accuses Party A player with the same - and almost with the same words.  

Note how "hate" has made the rounds. As well, the concept of "American inability to think in depth," currently swirls around.  As soon as Party A thinks up a new charge, it is adapted and adopted by Party B.  

That alone is cause for outrage by those caught in the middle, but another appalling aspect is the virtual lack of originality. Since the respective party bases rarely read what the other guys say, they think it's all unique.  All we get is (a) scandals from the past or present, (b) pseudo-psychological analyses, (c) the three "Cs" (corruption, crimes, conspiracy), and (d) money.  And in endless variations.  Party faithful do like reruns especially when disguised as new stuff. 

The two parties are equal in derogation, in charges, in innuendo, and generally in words.  The only difference is "The Targets." 

In this world of committed oppositional forces, there are the puppets and the puppeteers.  Which writer controls your strings?

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There are too many lawyers, we know.  As well, there are too many writers, and way too many bloggers (like me).  Well, the factories need more workers.  I have a plan to put these pencil pushers to honest work.

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