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RockCreek

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11. I would argue that they ard not even asking for perfection

Reply to JT45242 (Reply #9)

Mon Jan 12, 2026, 02:02 PM

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They are asking for firm progress that cannot be undone immediately by the next administration.
They are asking for progress in *their* time. What I mean by "their time" is that 4 years is a LOT of time when you are younger - - high school, college, other hige transitions in a young person's life take place within the 4 years of one presidential term.

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Just speaking about my 2 sons (19&24) JT45242 Monday #9

I would argue that they ard not even asking for perfection RockCreek Monday #11

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When this is reflected in elections etc., I'll believe it. It's one thing to say that in betw elections, it's.. themaguffin Monday #13