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SunSeeker

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7. Sadly, US politicians, often only think in the short term, i.e. what will get them re-elected in November.

Reply to Tom Rinaldo (Reply #5)

Thu Jun 5, 2025, 10:39 AM

Jun 2025

Expending political capital on important legislation whose benefits won't be seen for years, like the CHIPS Act, is very politically dangerous. It's why we don't have nice things.

Yes, she is good at explaining why government is not a business, and shouldn't be. I've heard her do it on her show.

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No Recs. Pathetic. speak easy Jun 2025 #1

It's a 55 minute video. Can you summarize what is said? SunSeeker Jun 2025 #2

11 questions, 11 answers, speak easy Jun 2025 #4

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It's an interesting interview, at times very insightful Tom Rinaldo Jun 2025 #5

Sadly, US politicians, often only think in the short term, i.e. what will get them re-elected in November. SunSeeker Jun 2025 #7

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