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Peaceful Dave's avatar

I agree but it is politically impossible. As soon as it eliminated a minority it would be called racist and unacceptable. Should Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) be removed from office because he expressed worry that in a discussion regarding a planned military buildup on the island of Guam and said, "My fear is that the whole island will become so overly populated that it will tip over and capsize."

Quoting the late Fred Reed from memory, "If it will work, it is not politically possible. If it is politically possible, it won't work." One of the weaknesses of Democracy that prevents progress.

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Chris Fox's avatar

If he thinks an island will capsize and sink he needs to be replaced. That's exactly the kind of thing I'm talking about.

Yes this will be seen as prejudicial against Republicans, but that isn't because it's biased, it's because Republicans believe, like so many in finance, that any knowledge not directly connected to making money is for menials.

Such people are no longer acceptable holding power.

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