During each quadrennial presidential election cycle, the words “change,” “need for change” and “change Washington” are bandied about with reckless abandon. The current race is no different—as a matter of fact, one of the candidates has based his entire message on “We must change America.” I hope you will pardon my skepticism, but having been taught to believe we are fortunate to live in the greatest country in the world, where is the incentive for change?
Voters be wary of presidential candidate’s pledges for change
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 | 10:00 a.m. CDT;
updated 2:45 p.m. CST, Monday, February 2, 2009
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