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In reply to the discussion: We no longer have the rule of law in this country [View all]Dragonfli
(10,622 posts)20. I really do not care for you imposing motives or conclusions on my behalf,
I did not call for revolution!
I simply made the observation that the rule of law is now nonexistent, you see, It is simply a fact that if there are those above the law then the the rule of law no longer exists.
Do you prefer we embrace the truth or do you really and truly believe that if we ignore the truth the fact will simply disappear?
Had I chosen to post an opinion as to whether or not revolution was a solution to this problem I would have offered my opinion on the matter sans your fantasy of what my opinion might be.
Not that I owe you such a post as such was not the subject of this one, but if I wrote such a post I would have revealed my belief that armed revolution would not work against a well entrenched government that can track our every move and is not squeamish about murdering people via drone strike with no concern whatsoever that doing so would kill hundreds of women and children that happened to live in the same neighborhood as the target of such a strike.
All you have managed to do with your fiction is prove my point that many, like you, appear perfectly happy to lick the hand that beats one.
If you wish to live in a fantasy where the rule of law is intact and there are no separate standards regarding investigations and prosecutions depending on one's wealth or political power, please feel free to do so - IN YOUR OWN OP.
Be advised however that there are those that prefer reality to fantasy no matter how bleak that reality might be, and many such people will not be afraid to voice that truth in public discussion.
Thank you for your concern and please refrain in future from rewriting posts for me with your colored and fictitious opinions that you would like to attribute to me in an attempt to replace what I have actually written.
I simply made the observation that the rule of law is now nonexistent, you see, It is simply a fact that if there are those above the law then the the rule of law no longer exists.
Do you prefer we embrace the truth or do you really and truly believe that if we ignore the truth the fact will simply disappear?
Had I chosen to post an opinion as to whether or not revolution was a solution to this problem I would have offered my opinion on the matter sans your fantasy of what my opinion might be.
Not that I owe you such a post as such was not the subject of this one, but if I wrote such a post I would have revealed my belief that armed revolution would not work against a well entrenched government that can track our every move and is not squeamish about murdering people via drone strike with no concern whatsoever that doing so would kill hundreds of women and children that happened to live in the same neighborhood as the target of such a strike.
All you have managed to do with your fiction is prove my point that many, like you, appear perfectly happy to lick the hand that beats one.
If you wish to live in a fantasy where the rule of law is intact and there are no separate standards regarding investigations and prosecutions depending on one's wealth or political power, please feel free to do so - IN YOUR OWN OP.
Be advised however that there are those that prefer reality to fantasy no matter how bleak that reality might be, and many such people will not be afraid to voice that truth in public discussion.
Thank you for your concern and please refrain in future from rewriting posts for me with your colored and fictitious opinions that you would like to attribute to me in an attempt to replace what I have actually written.
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That is reminiscent of the Supreme Ct. ruling -- Both rich and poor are free to contribute
Arugula Latte
Apr 2014
#14
If so few are capable of governing themselves how fewer still are capable of governing others?
Nuclear Unicorn
Apr 2014
#4
Thank you. Facts are in short supply even on Dem forums these days. Short, dismissive
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#65
All I remember is sweat dreams, and flying machines, and pieces on the ground.
Dragonfli
Apr 2014
#34
Again, who's talking about "violent overthrow" anyway? This isn't the Teajahdist discussion board.
2banon
Apr 2014
#18
Thank you for attempting to point out that posters fiction regarding me that was just that, fiction.
Dragonfli
Apr 2014
#22
The OP points out injustice, and does not recommend a course of action. Ergo, you're wrong.
DisgustipatedinCA
Apr 2014
#57
Let's just go to the source. Dragonfli, pardon me, but were you suggesting a revolution in the US?
DisgustipatedinCA
Apr 2014
#59
I was not advocating armed revolution else I would have stated plainly I believed such
Dragonfli
Apr 2014
#62
Thanks. I knew you had already answered, and that you weren't advocating revolution
DisgustipatedinCA
Apr 2014
#63
Because its nearly word for word what I read from wingnuts defending their veiled calls...
MohRokTah
Apr 2014
#24
I'm with you. We don't need to follow the historical pattern. Revolutions are very, very
JDPriestly
Apr 2014
#52