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magicarpet

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14. Now,... now,... now,... let's not mindlessly run off and go say or do something rambunctious or provocative

Tue May 5, 2026, 12:39 PM

May 5

Our cherished Status Quo & Quid Pro Quo are here to stabilize and ground us so we don't fly off the handle and do something rash.

Do not make a move unless something has been studied for decades, focus groups have hashed and then re-hashed, political consultants and political advisors behave gotten in a word in edge wise, many many letters of concern have been written, delivered, then responded to. Before you leap and jump to get something ,... or trying to get anything politically accomplished. The maintenance of the Status Quo demands everything must be done at a snails pace. Rushing into anything is ill advised and to be discouraged.

You young whipper snappers please just sit down and shut up. Your turn at manning the helm has not yet arrived,... be more patient.

(As our Democracy circles the drain without relent.)

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