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2010-01-30 Home Front: Politix

Talking Down to the Public Will Surely Work

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Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2010-01-30 15:52|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 A big reson why Brown won up here...

Mr. Brown says it frustrates him that too many politicians still believe that people will be fooled by what they're proposing. "People aren't stupid, and leaders should figure out they're better informed now than ever." Perhaps that explains how Scott Brown was able to pull off his improbable Cinderella story.

Posted by tu3031 2010-01-30 21:26|| 2010-01-30 21:26|| Front Page Top

#2 So, of course, I spell "reason" wrong...

Posted by tu3031 2010-01-30 21:30|| 2010-01-30 21:30|| Front Page Top

#3 it's Saturday evening, TU - you get a pass

cuz I can't spell for shit this late and am trying to establish a precedent..

Posted by Frank G 2010-01-30 21:34|| 2010-01-30 21:34|| Front Page Top

#4 Rulers usually speak down to their ~~serfs~~ subjects.

Posted by Procopius2k 2010-01-30 21:56|| 2010-01-30 21:56|| Front Page Top

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