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Possibilities

I think about all of the GOP candidates that were far more qualified for office. Candidates who were more educated and had greater achievements. Most had extensive backgrounds in politics, the military, and civil service. They knew full well the demands of the office of President and fought for it because they wanted a chance to make a difference. Their policies aside, any one of them would have been a better choice for the job than the one who was hired. Which is better? Embittered quiet rage or going for broke? The other day, I was out Christmas shopping with my mom. We were looking for a parking spot at Whole Foods and she told me look up front for any spots. For as long as I could remember, she had a knack for always finding a close parking space where ever we went. Sure enough, there was a spot two spaces from the front door.  “As always, old buffalo hide strikes again,” I said, using an affectionate nickname my dad had given her over the years. She responded, “moth