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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>2012 should be a good year, given that Obama has
Bushified the Democratic ticket entirely and the Republicans are likely opting
to go entirely 'round the twist. Please consider two related
points....</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>1. There should be wide discussions in the party to
draw some balance sheet on its campaigns and nominations after they take
place.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>2. What is needed more than anything at this point
is the largest possible progressive third party campaign. For years, the
Green Party has been in the best position to initiate such an effort and it
probably still is. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Thank you.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Mark Lause</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>