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	Another Blast From the Past - March 2004

Ilsadago1

8-22-2009 9:55 AM

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Ilsadago1 says:

Just over 5 years ago, voters wanted smaller government and decreases in government spending. I'm not at all convinced that that has changed.

"64% of Americans prefer smaller government with fewer services and lower taxes"

Kinda opposite of what we're getting, huh?

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8-22-2009 10:06 AM

Ilsadago1

PS - on this same date, Bush's approval rating was 50%.

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