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So we already talked a little bit about what makes a Libertarian Democrat.

Now let's get into the nitty gritty of our disagreements.

For example, let's talk about the Democratic track record.

The last administration was full of abuse between Waco, Clinton's military interventions, and

Janet Reno.

And during this administration administration only one senator

Russ Feingold voted against the Patriot Act.

What do you say to that?

The reason one senator voted against the Patriot Act,

that's the easy answer, is because Republicans

had created a political climate were criticizing the administration

on anything having to do with the war on terror was akin to treason.

So they did so, in a lot of ways, ratified the fact that they were weak.

And there's no doubt that the Democratic Party

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