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Stupid is as Stupid Does
by Lisa Adams   
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Every now and then, someone nails a point so hardcore, it needs no further explanation.


Now and again, an absolute gem of intellectual acuity and subtle humor pops up and makes your day. Without further ado, I present the Nostradamus for this era, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Thank you, Mr. President:

"Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment
insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history.

There is a tiny splinter group, of course, that believes you can do these things. Among them are...Texas oil millionaires and an occasional politician or businessman from other areas. Their number is negligible and they are stupid."

-- President Dwight D. Eisenhower, November 8, 1954


Need I say more? Where do I sign up for that "Cabal of Secularists Club?"


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Reviewed by Henry Lefevre
Reviewed on July 16, 2005
Good old Ike. May his soul rest in piece.

Hank

Reviewed by The Smoking Poet
Reviewed on July 9, 2005
Just when you think you've seen all that we could possibly tolerate, another Texas oil millionaire shows up...

Reviewed by Sandy Knauer
Reviewed on June 23, 2005
Save me a seat, Lisa!

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on June 23, 2005
LOL great point Lisa, as always.

Felix

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