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I know that TPL is a place to escape politics, and for the most part we all do a pretty good job adhering to that mutual agreement. I was listening to an interview today with a person hoping to unseat an incumbent in the US House. Even though I agree with the position taken by the potential candidate, something she said repeatedly in answering questions during the interview struck me. She kept stating that she wanted to provide leadership for the voters in that district. I think that politicians in both parties are of the same mindset. They think they are providing leadership. I don't want leadership from my elected office holders, I want representation!  I know there are situations when leadership is called for, but most of the time I want my values, beliefs, and positions advocated by who I voted into office. Maybe it is just semantics, but I don't think so.