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So what accounts for the pervasive gloom?
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We have Chicago-style thugs in The Oval Office, House and Senate.
And they are intent on bankrupting the country...and buy votes with
all the goodies (bread and ciruses) they will give away.
Yes, our politicians love spending our money. And just keep coming back for more. And they have gerrymandered themselves into safe seats that they hold for as long as they want. I hope enough of them are bounced out of office this Fall. That’s our best hope for any “recovery” from the current status quo.