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Then G.H.W.Bush working in the oil industry, is part of his "perpetual government service", is it?

G.W. Bush's work in the oil industry and owning a baseball team, are also part of "perpetual government service" too?

This country has "prospered" for many different reasons; having a large middle class isn't one of them. That is a benefit, not a cause.

The "flat earth" contingent, are those who want a FORTRESS AMERICA !

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

No, they're the ones who wholeheartedly believe there is no substantive, tangible difference between an unemployed American and an unemployed foreigner living halfway around the globe.

They are the onest that belong to the Flat Earth Society.

In fact, they proudly wear that label.

I was under the impression that we had moved past the concept of a geocentric universe, but apparently I was mistaken.