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	<title>Down The Middle: A Moderate&#039;s View</title>
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		<title>Welcome to the Fence :/</title>
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		<dc:creator>LB Williams</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello Readers, before I begin ranting and raving on a myriad of topics (just you wait!), I believe I should introduce myself with respect to future content. Many on campus know me as the face of, and force behind, the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) Democrats. Why am I writing for a Moderate blog? Based [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello Readers, before I begin ranting and raving on a myriad of topics (just you wait!), I believe I should introduce myself with respect to future content. Many on campus know me as the face of, and force behind, the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) Democrats. Why am I writing for a Moderate blog?</p>
<p>Based on the (too) rigid US partisan definitions, I fall strictly under no label. My views don’t even stay on one side or in one corner. I am on the fence within politics <span style="font-size: 12pt;font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot">and about politics in general… </span>For now, here are two main things you should know:</p>
<p>1. I utterly despise politics.</p>
<p>The arguing, the &#8216;side-picking,&#8217; the misplaced loyalties, and the manipulating are all horrific, ginormous impediments to government. No political party is devoid of any one of these traits. &#8216;Politics&#8217; is self-centered strategy with short-term focus.</p>
<p>2. I do believe in government.</p>
<p>And its not the size that matters; it’s the motion of the ocean. I believe in effective, uplifting and fair government. Can this be achieved? Yes. Will it ultimately be corrupted by men? Ah, the irreparable breach between idealism and realism…stay tuned!</p>
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