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The Great State (MM #5341)

I have always loved election coverage. It doesn’t matter if it’s on TV, the radio, in the newspaper, or online. To me, it’s like watching sports. But there’s one phrase that always comes up in election coverage, in political conventions, and even on the floors of our government that’s always puzzled me. It’s when someone…

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The Great State (MM #3725)

I saw a TV ad recently promoting tourism in Alaska. And the governor kept referring to the great state of Alaska. And I’ve noticed that all politicians do this when talking about the place they represent. What’s the point? It’s not like they’re ever going to admit they represent an awful place…  

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