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It isn't a fact. It is an unsubstantiated opinion.

Your assertion that my comment was the political one is nonsensical.

We've got serious long-term and structural problems in this country. We've got to find a way to discuss them that rises above trite generalizations.

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We do have problems indeed. And as long as people continue to get bogged down with the silly "Democrat/Republican" song and dance, the issues can't be addressed. The parties are practically the same thing (see: Bush Jr. vs Obama) so seeing one side as a friend and the other as an enemy is just a straw man boxing match.

If you really believe this, why would would you agree with something like "Republicans just want to tax the poor"?

I didn't take potshots at Democrats, I just pointed out that taking potshots at Republicans wasn't furthering the discussion.

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