Subject: Re: Paging Dope1, Mike, Righties
"It's not about strength or courage. Strength and courage doesn't get legislation passed - deals get legislation passed. Being willing to compromise, accept half a loaf, structure your party so that the leaders are empowered to reach agreements. That, or win 60 votes in the Senate."

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dang Al, I don't always like the reality that you lay out, but it is reality, and reality don't care if you like it or not. Thanks for the education.