There was a time when this country worked to solve its problems.
There was a time in this country when political campaigns were about issues and solutions and ideas.
There was a time when our legislators honestly debated, and minds could be changed, and bipartisan laws could be passed.
There was a time when America was seen as an honest broker for peace, even in the Middle East. And there was even a time when there were solar panels on roof of the White House.
Ronald Reagan - the "Marlboro Man" - took office as President in 1981 - 26 years ago! That means that people under 40 today don't even remember a time when America "worked" and took care of its people and paid its bills. They don't remember a time when the people rather than the corporations and the rich made the decisions. And it especially means that they don't remember a time when campaigns were about anything other than cheap psychological tricks and smears.
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