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Thank you Heather for once again stepping back and reminding us of the arc of US economic history over the last 100 years. Eisenhower understood the world as it was. He understood service, sacrifice and purpose. And he knew how to get things done.

Ronald Reagan was an actor playing the role of gentle, good humored father while dismantling the social contract. He artfully sold trickledown theory which grew into Republican economic policy. While subsequently disproved, it continues to dominate Republican thinking. Another Big Lie.

Joe Biden appears to be taking the long view. He is listening to his better angels and using a lifetime of experience to guide him. He knows where he wants to go, but, headwinds prevent him from taking a direct course. Instead he’s tacking. While it takes longer, every sailor knows it’s the only choice until the winds change. I’m deeply grateful.

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I absolutely love it when President Biden leans in to the microphone, lowers his voice, and tells is we can do this! All the while, not denying the political divide and repeatedly reminding us he is about caring for all Americans. The daily statistics cards in his pocket will become museum treasures.

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Great metaphor.

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"Tacking" is a most appropriate metaphor. Beats the hell out of capsizing. It's what we have today and we can keep pushing.

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Thank you. That’s a beautiful analogy. I think Biden is going to arrive at his goal. However, it would help to have an optimistic public behind him as he works towards his goal, even though they can always ask for more.

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I'm deeply grateful as well.

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Well said!

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Well said!

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At least Reagan was willing to make a pragmatic deal with the Democrats from time to time. Kevin O'Leary has illuminating material about that in his book "Madison's Sorrow."

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