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Hope–What a Concept!
Author: ShariMar 1
Yes We Can
Obama 2008
Isn’t hope the foundation from which we all move forward no matter what we’re undertaking?
It never occurred to me that anyone could find it effective to take a hardline stance against HOPE. What makes a person run for office if not hope? What makes a citizen vote if not hope? Explain to me again what is the matter with fostering, encouraging, pronouncing the good in hope. . . I must be slow. . . or, it must just be Hillary!