We need to internalize this idea of excellence. Not many folks spend a lot of time trying to be excellent.
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We are witnessing a slow, steady takeover of our true freedoms. We are becoming a socialist nation, and whoever can't see this is probably hoping it isn't true. If we permit Mr. Obama to take over all our industries, if we permit him to raise our taxes to support unconstitutional causes, then we will be in default. This great America will become a paralyzed nation.
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It also allows you to look as though you're not particularly from the present, future or past, either.
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