“The purpose of the federal government,” Lincoln wrote to Congress on July 4, 1861, was “to elevate the condition of men, to lift artificial burdens from all shoulders, and to give everyone an unfettered start and a fair chance in the race of life.”nytimes.com/2020/04/09/opini…

Opinion | The America We Need (Published 2020)

How to make the nation more just, less fragile — and more free.

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Apr 27, 2020 · 10:57 AM UTC

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An extraordinary similarity to Marianne Williamson’s message today in 2020...
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Wouldn’t it be impressive if the U.S. government used this time to give all Americans a fresh start. A new opportunity/chance to begin again, pay off debt, universal healthcare, new green energy jobs, fair housing, fair pay, equal treatment. Yes it would. #yesrising
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The operative word in that statement is "everyone".
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Great ideas aren't effected by time ... In fact ... like a fine wine ... they get better with age ...
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The New York Times is #FakeNewsEnemy. I almost clicked on that slop. Unfollowed.
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Thank you for sharing this article, Marianne.
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And he was shot dead Anyone under the illusion our government, as it is now and has been too long, is going to allow a "people's president" into the WH And try to benefit us serfs History says otherwise Denial of this only enables 2 options when rarely happens BOUGHT OR SHOT
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Except Lincoln was a racist, a slave owner, and executed innocent Dakota.
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When a state is incapable of providing for its citizens it is called a failed state
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Already forgot about you.
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