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Where are the real leaders?

Sun., Jan. 11, 2009

The Spokesman-Review

Oh come on, people.

Are you trying to tell us that the best qualified people to run our country are the current leaders? I think not. I am sure that we have a dozen people right here in this area that have more experience to run this country than Obama, McCain, Kennedys, Clintons, etc. have. These politicians only know law; they haven’t even run a shoeshine stand. How can they be trusted to run a country?

I am totally disgusted with the carnival way that our leaders are selected and jammed down our throats. Somehow, the money that is spent with the media to win elections must stop. Does anyone have an amendment that will change this fiasco? If so, I am ready to sign it.

Frank Wagner

Spokane

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