It’s a sad commentary, but when one party denies that any problems exist the option of doing nothing becomes very real. I’m now reminded of the expression, “rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic” as an apt metaphor.
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It’s a sad commentary, but when one party denies that any problems exist the option of doing nothing becomes very real. I’m now reminded of the expression, “rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic” as an apt metaphor.
It’s too bad the Republicans could not act as “the loyal opposition” instead of like the batwing crazies they have ended up being.