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Wed Apr-26-06 11:19 PM
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"Power, politics and privilege prevail over the rule of law, liberty, justice and peace. But it does not need to be that way. Neoconism has brought together many old ideas about how government should rule the people. It may have modernized its appeal and packaging, but authoritarian rule is authoritarian rule, regardless of the humanitarian overtones.
A solution can only come after the current ideology driving our government policies is replaced with a more positive one. In a historical context, liberty is a modern idea and must once again regain the high moral ground for civilization to advance. Restating the old justifications for war, people control and a benevolent state will not suffice.
It cannot eliminate the shortcomings that always occur when the state assumes authority over others and when the will of one nation is forced on another—whether or not it is done with good intentions."
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:21 PM
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Floogeldy
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:23 PM
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A current congressperson.
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:34 PM
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3. okay, how about another hint now that we narrowed it to 500 |
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:34 PM
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:37 PM
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500 narrows it down pretty good, considering . . . .
Okay. The person is a Doctor of something.
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:39 PM
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9. Edwards? (with a J.D.) |
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:40 PM
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He's not a technical member of Congress anymore. I myself have no idea.
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:35 PM
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:35 PM
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6. Okay It's a Democrat but it can be any number of Democrats |
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:37 PM
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:40 PM
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10. I warn you. Don't ever misspell her name again. |
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:47 PM
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14. If you knock the L out of Hillary, |
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She will knock the "L" outa you!
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:43 PM
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:46 PM
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I certainly do not agree with much for which he stands. But it is a start. :) http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr071003.htm
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:48 PM
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15. Ron Paul's always been kind of a maverick. |
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Bless him, we still have a few freethinkers around down here. :D Hi Floo! :hi:
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:49 PM
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17. noticed you are in TX ... do you know if this man is libertarian? |
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:58 PM
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19. Yes, although he runs as a Republican. |
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But he's always been pretty open about being a Lib.
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Thu Apr-27-06 12:22 AM
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20. He sure has the neocons down pat |
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:50 PM
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I kiss your hand, crispini. :)
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Wed Apr-26-06 11:48 PM
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16. He's pretty damned smart |
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I think he might be libertarian; I am not sure
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