A lot of middle-class black people think that the Democrats have nothing new to say about race, that their ideas are bankrupt, and that the party basically takes their loyalty for granted, ... Then the Republicans start coming around  and we're like the lonely girl standing against the wall at a dance. Even if you know it's lip service, you feel receptive, just because somebody has bothered to come over and pay attention to you.
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The gas was pouring out of the truck like a roof drain in a storm,
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Lack of will power has caused more failure than lack of intelligence or ability.
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Even the best of friends cannot attend each other's funeral.
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It's great that he's with us for the semi-final after missing the last two matches.
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