tallahasseedem
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Wed Sep-06-06 01:40 PM
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Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, Oct 28, 1813 |
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"There is also an artificial aristocracy, founded on wealth and birth, without either virtue or talents. The artificial aristocracy is a mischievous ingredient in government, and provision should be made to prevent its ascendency."
Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, Oct 28, 1813
If he only knew.
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Wed Sep-06-06 01:43 PM
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1. Ah, if sterilization for certain individuals was legal... |
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we wouldn't be blessed with BushCO.
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Wed Sep-06-06 02:00 PM
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4. Looking at Barbara Bush's kids.... |
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is it an wonder the old bag is pro-choice?????
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Wed Sep-06-06 01:49 PM
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They knew back then of the oligarchy. It's like we're all powerless to stop it.
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Wed Sep-06-06 01:53 PM
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3. Well, That Provision Has Failed |
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---- The number of individuals who control the Bush administration is decidedly fewer than one percent of the population,... fewer, in fact, than one-tenth of one percent. When Bush says that a 60-something disapproval rate of his policies will not deter him from pursuing them, he is only deferring to the will of those whom he knows call the shots.
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Wed Sep-06-06 02:08 PM
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Wed Sep-06-06 02:11 PM
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The quote only talks against 'artificial' aristocracy.
Does the surrounding context also talk about 'natural' aristocracy?
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Wed Sep-06-06 04:39 PM
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I just found it to be extremely haunting give today's situation.
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