Posted by Dr. Bob on November 24, 2011, at 23:15:47
In reply to Re: the political climate you would like » Dr. Bob, posted by sigismund on November 21, 2011, at 23:19:05
> Politicians are elected to lead, and leading involves having regard to the national interest, not catering to what focus groups say.
That's an interesting question, whether voters prefer leaders who do what the leaders think is best or what the voters think is best.
Bob
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