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Sorry Cliff Clavin, but democracy did not originate in America



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As if we haven't had enough stupidity from the Teabaggers, the actor who played Cliff Clavin reminded us again what a bunch of fools they are. Maybe the ancient Greeks might have something to say where democracy started. (Hint: it wasn't in Alabama.)

Actor John Ratzenberger, known partly for his role as Cliff Clavin in the 1980s sitcom "Cheers," slammed the Democratic bill as a form of socialism.

"These are Woodstock Democrats," he said at the rally. "We have to remember where their philosophy comes from. It doesn't come from America. It comes from overseas. It comes from socialism. And socialism is a philosophy of failure."
As for socialism being a failure, maybe Cliff hasn't been to Europe where it's doing just fine. Somehow people don't seem upset with having world leading health care and work stability.


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