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Jarqui

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36. I not only understand your point - I'm inclined to somewhat agree with you.

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 11:20 AM

21 hrs ago

However, I didn't have any contact with him back then so I can't say I'm positive.

And, full disclosure, I worked for Bush 1 in a think tank.
I refused to accept any money or expenses.
I've always been progressive and they knew it.
I had some expertise they wanted input from.
Conditional: if left vs right crap came up, I was out the door.
I participated to do my best to help the country - not a party.
It seemed constructive because I feel I won some of the debates on policy.
That is all I did.

I doubt Frum had a complete gestalt. Some of how he ticks is in his core/soul.

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