It is hard to have a discussion with people who believe the federal government can do no good.

Straw man. I said no such thing.
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So you are just being argumentative.

you agree it is hard to have a good discussion with a strawman

However as a lib, he was not looking for a good discussion, he was looking to win an argument. it is really easy to win an argument against a strawman. Most importantly though as a lib, it is key to set up all arguments so you never, and i mean NEVER have to look at your own position.