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May 17, 2007
AU Special Report
The Religious Right After Falwell: Less Visible But More Powerful Than
Ever
Fundamentalist Political Movement Today Is Savvy, Well Funded And
Influential
Summary: Some political commentators say the Religious Right is a
spent force. The recent death of the Rev. Jerry Falwell will hasten
the demise of this movement, they say. Americans United for Separation
of Church and State says a careful analysis of the facts suggests
otherwise.
"Jerry Falwell is no longer with us, but the fundamentalist political
movement he helped shape certainly is," says Americans United
Executive Director Barry W. Lynn. "The Religious Right is politically
connected, well funded and extreme in its agenda. Without Falwell
ranting on television, the Religious Right may be less visible, but
it's no less dangerous. Americans would be wise to be wary of
the Religious Right's continuing clout."
Read the full report:
http://www.au.org/site/R?i=Au_qRCGz1UggS3j7r9Vh7w..
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18 May 2007 05:41:14 PM |
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wrote in message ...
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[snip]
"Jerry Falwell is no longer with us, but the fundamentalist political
movement he helped shape certainly is," says Americans United
Executive Director Barry W. Lynn. "The Religious Right is politically
connected, well funded and extreme in its agenda. Without Falwell
ranting on television, the Religious Right may be less visible, but
it's no less dangerous. Americans would be wise to be wary of
the Religious Right's continuing clout."
Read the full report:
http://www.au.org/site/R?i=Au_qRCGz1UggS3j7r9Vh7w..
Shorter Barry Lynn: "Keep sending us money!"
- Rick
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18 May 2007 05:45:58 PM |
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In article <_4OdnYim8esXttPbnZ2dnUVZ_tunnZ2d@giganews.com> "Rick" <pl1_alpha_geek@juNOSPAM.com> writes:
buckeye-elo@nospam.net wrote in message ...
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[snip]
"Jerry Falwell is no longer with us, but the fundamentalist political
movement he helped shape certainly is," says Americans United
Executive Director Barry W. Lynn. "The Religious Right is politically
connected, well funded and extreme in its agenda. Without Falwell
ranting on television, the Religious Right may be less visible, but
it's no less dangerous. Americans would be wise to be wary of
the Religious Right's continuing clout."
Read the full report:
http://www.au.org/site/R?i=Au_qRCGz1UggS3j7r9Vh7w..
Shorter Barry Lynn: "Keep sending us money!"
Seeing as the principal figure in all this was a televangelist,
that's perhaps a bit more ironic than you intended?
- cary
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19 May 2007 02:57:27 AM |
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Cary Kittrell wrote in message ...
In article <_4OdnYim8esXttPbnZ2dnUVZ_tunnZ2d@giganews.com> "Rick"
<pl1_alpha_geek@juNOSPAM.com> writes:
buckeye-elo@nospam.net wrote in message ...
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[snip]
"Jerry Falwell is no longer with us, but the fundamentalist political
movement he helped shape certainly is," says Americans United
Executive Director Barry W. Lynn. "The Religious Right is politically
connected, well funded and extreme in its agenda. Without Falwell
ranting on television, the Religious Right may be less visible, but
it's no less dangerous. Americans would be wise to be wary of
the Religious Right's continuing clout."
Read the full report:
http://www.au.org/site/R?i=Au_qRCGz1UggS3j7r9Vh7w..
Shorter Barry Lynn: "Keep sending us money!"
Seeing as the principal figure in all this was a televangelist,
that's perhaps a bit more ironic than you intended?
Nope. What's ironic is that lots of different kind of groups thrive on
peddling fear, including Falwell *and* Lynn. I've seen several instances of
people being afraid that the public will see Falwell's passing as a sign
that the religious right is dead, which will lead to complacence. This might
put Lynn and others out of a job. The problem is that they have built up
Falwell to be much more of a boogeymonster than he is - they've put too many
of their eggs in one basket.
-Rick
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21 May 2007 01:32:23 PM |
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In article <x-ednSQsf-J0MNPbnZ2dnUVZ_syunZ2d@giganews.com> "Rick" <pl1_alpha_geek@juNOSPAM.com> writes:
Cary Kittrell wrote in message ...
In article <_4OdnYim8esXttPbnZ2dnUVZ_tunnZ2d@giganews.com> "Rick"
<pl1_alpha_geek@juNOSPAM.com> writes:
buckeye-elo@nospam.net wrote in message ...
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[snip]
"Jerry Falwell is no longer with us, but the fundamentalist political
movement he helped shape certainly is," says Americans United
Executive Director Barry W. Lynn. "The Religious Right is politically
connected, well funded and extreme in its agenda. Without Falwell
ranting on television, the Religious Right may be less visible, but
it's no less dangerous. Americans would be wise to be wary of
the Religious Right's continuing clout."
Read the full report:
http://www.au.org/site/R?i=Au_qRCGz1UggS3j7r9Vh7w..
Shorter Barry Lynn: "Keep sending us money!"
Seeing as the principal figure in all this was a televangelist,
that's perhaps a bit more ironic than you intended?
Nope. What's ironic is that lots of different kind of groups thrive on
peddling fear, including Falwell *and* Lynn.
Well, seeing as how I'm on the mailing lists of several secular
humanist organizatiions, and considering the alarms they raise in
the name of send-us-more-money -- even if perhaps justified --
I suppose I I can't disagree with you on that.
-- cary
I've seen several instances of
people being afraid that the public will see Falwell's passing as a sign
that the religious right is dead, which will lead to complacence. This might
put Lynn and others out of a job. The problem is that they have built up
Falwell to be much more of a boogeymonster than he is - they've put too many
of their eggs in one basket.
-Rick
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21 May 2007 11:32:31 PM |
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On May 21, 2007, Cary Kittrell wrote
(in article <f2sojn$4ue$1@onion.ccit.arizona.edu>):
In article <x-ednSQsf-J0MNPbnZ2dnUVZ_syunZ2d@giganews.com> "Rick"
<pl1_alpha_geek@juNOSPAM.com> writes:
Cary Kittrell wrote in message ...
In article <_4OdnYim8esXttPbnZ2dnUVZ_tunnZ2d@giganews.com> "Rick"
<pl1_alpha_geek@juNOSPAM.com> writes:
buckeye-elo@nospam.net wrote in message ...
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[snip]
"Jerry Falwell is no longer with us, but the fundamentalist political
movement he helped shape certainly is," says Americans United
Executive Director Barry W. Lynn. "The Religious Right is politically
connected, well funded and extreme in its agenda. Without Falwell
ranting on television, the Religious Right may be less visible, but
it's no less dangerous. Americans would be wise to be wary of
the Religious Right's continuing clout."
Read the full report:
http://www.au.org/site/R?i=Au_qRCGz1UggS3j7r9Vh7w..
Shorter Barry Lynn: "Keep sending us money!"
Seeing as the principal figure in all this was a televangelist,
that's perhaps a bit more ironic than you intended?
Nope. What's ironic is that lots of different kind of groups thrive on
peddling fear, including Falwell *and* Lynn.
Well, seeing as how I'm on the mailing lists of several secular
humanist organizatiions, and considering the alarms they raise in
the name of send-us-more-money -- even if perhaps justified --
I suppose I I can't disagree with you on that.
-- cary
Do any of them require you to tithe?
Possibly because of my military background, I, generally, only
contribute to "heroes". This is where about 90% of my contributions -
my contributions to "heroes" - go:
<http://www.stjude.org/aboutus>
Reward heroes; punish users and abusers.
I haven't contributed to a religious con in 40 years.
Gray
I've seen several instances of
people being afraid that the public will see Falwell's passing as a sign
that the religious right is dead, which will lead to complacence. This might
put Lynn and others out of a job. The problem is that they have built up
Falwell to be much more of a boogeymonster than he is - they've put too many
of their eggs in one basket.
-Rick
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22 May 2007 12:00:54 AM |
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On May 21, 9:32 pm, Gray Shockley <grayshock...@gmail.com> wrote:
On May 21, 2007, Cary Kittrell wrote
(in article <f2sojn$4u...@onion.ccit.arizona.edu>):
In article <x-ednSQsf-J0MNPbnZ2dnUVZ_syun...@giganews.com> "Rick"
<pl1_alpha_g...@juNOSPAM.com> writes:
Cary Kittrell wrote in message ...
In article <_4OdnYim8esXttPbnZ2dnUVZ_tunn...@giganews.com> "Rick"
<pl1_alpha_g...@juNOSPAM.com> writes:
buckeye-...@nospam.net wrote in message ...
You can view an HTML version of this email at the following address:
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[snip]
"Jerry Falwell is no longer with us, but the fundamentalist political
movement he helped shape certainly is," says Americans United
Executive Director Barry W. Lynn. "The Religious Right is politically
connected, well funded and extreme in its agenda. Without Falwell
ranting on television, the Religious Right may be less visible, but
it's no less dangerous. Americans would be wise to be wary of
the Religious Right's continuing clout."
Read the full report:
http://www.au.org/site/R?i=Au_qRCGz1UggS3j7r9Vh7w..
Shorter Barry Lynn: "Keep sending us money!"
Seeing as the principal figure in all this was a televangelist,
that's perhaps a bit more ironic than you intended?
Nope. What's ironic is that lots of different kind of groups thrive on
peddling fear, including Falwell *and* Lynn.
Well, seeing as how I'm on the mailing lists of several secular
humanist organizatiions, and considering the alarms they raise in
the name of send-us-more-money -- even if perhaps justified --
I suppose I I can't disagree with you on that.
-- cary
Do any of them require you to tithe?
Possibly because of my military background, I, generally, only
contribute to "heroes". This is where about 90% of my contributions -
my contributions to "heroes" - go:
<http://www.stjude.org/aboutus>
Reward heroes; punish users and abusers.
I haven't contributed to a religious con in 40 years.
Gray
I've seen several instances of
people being afraid that the public will see Falwell's passing as a sign
that the religious right is dead, which will lead to complacence. This might
put Lynn and others out of a job. The problem is that they have built up
Falwell to be much more of a boogeymonster than he is - they've put too many
of their eggs in one basket.
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I have never given to any con, ever, I have always known religion was
a racket, it should be treated as they do with the mafia, the rico act
should apply to these snake oil salesmen.
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22 May 2007 08:44:55 AM |
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On May 22, 2007, BushRuinsTheWorldandtheUSA wrote:
On May 21, 9:32 pm, Gray Shockley <grayshock...@gmail.com> wrote:
On May 21, 2007, Cary Kittrell wrote
(in article <f2sojn$4u...@onion.ccit.arizona.edu>):
In article <x-ednSQsf-J0MNPbnZ2dnUVZ_syun...@giganews.com> "Rick"
<pl1_alpha_g...@juNOSPAM.com> writes:
Cary Kittrell wrote in message ...
In article <_4OdnYim8esXttPbnZ2dnUVZ_tunn...@giganews.com> "Rick"
<pl1_alpha_g...@juNOSPAM.com> writes:
buckeye-...@nospam.net wrote in message ...
You can view an HTML version of this email at the following address:
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[snip]
"Jerry Falwell is no longer with us, but the fundamentalist political
movement he helped shape certainly is," says Americans United
Executive Director Barry W. Lynn. "The Religious Right is politically
connected, well funded and extreme in its agenda. Without Falwell
ranting on television, the Religious Right may be less visible, but
it's no less dangerous. Americans would be wise to be wary of
the Religious Right's continuing clout."
Read the full report:
http://www.au.org/site/R?i=Au_qRCGz1UggS3j7r9Vh7w..
Shorter Barry Lynn: "Keep sending us money!"
Seeing as the principal figure in all this was a televangelist,
that's perhaps a bit more ironic than you intended?
Nope. What's ironic is that lots of different kind of groups thrive on
peddling fear, including Falwell *and* Lynn.
Well, seeing as how I'm on the mailing lists of several secular
humanist organizatiions, and considering the alarms they raise in
the name of send-us-more-money -- even if perhaps justified --
I suppose I I can't disagree with you on that.
-- cary
Do any of them require you to tithe?
Possibly because of my military background, I, generally, only
contribute to "heroes". This is where about 90% of my contributions -
my contributions to "heroes" - go:
<http://www.stjude.org/aboutus>
Reward heroes; punish users and abusers.
I haven't contributed to a religious con in 40 years.
Gray
I've seen several instances of
people being afraid that the public will see Falwell's passing as a sign
that the religious right is dead, which will lead to complacence. This
might
put Lynn and others out of a job. The problem is that they have built up
Falwell to be much more of a boogeymonster than he is - they've put too
many
of their eggs in one basket.
-Rick- Hide quoted text -
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I have never given to any con, ever, I have always known religion was
a racket, it should be treated as they do with the mafia, the rico act
should apply to these snake oil salesmen.
[GENERIC RESPONSE - not necessarily aimed at Anonymous Poster]
I'm sorry for you.
I've known people who have tried their very best to emulate the
teachings of Jesus, the One they call the Christ.
There are even a couple of 'em on this NewsGroup. My life - and, I
think, the world - is a better place because of these individuals.
I remark that these Christians would die rather than renounce their
faith. Notice that this is a different group than those who would
joyfully kill for their faith.
Notice that the wife of the main proponent of pseudo-Christianity on
this (alt.education) newsgroup is planning to take her children and
leave him because of the way she is treated (and the way in which the
children are treated).
And I still like the verdict of, "Guilty and Insane and the Execution
will be carried out within 48 hours".
Think of it as a case of Toni the Lesser Scalia's retroactive
birth-control. Perhaps Scalia would enjoy ripping out the perp's
brains with a geologist's pick.
But - sigh - no - that would only create another Repubelic Party
Presidential candidate.
And -like "his" "very special" buddy - I'm sure that yellowback
Scalia had other priorities in the 1960s than serving in the
military.
Like sticking "his" tongue up "Les" Cheney's *****.
Is there any reason /not/ to try ***** Justice Scalia for treason?
Please reply in 21st Century English rather than 20th Century German.
I did my 12th grade English term paper on the Nurnberg War Trials
and, of course, that paper has been lost over the decades.
But I doubt seriously if I would have any problem connecting
violations of the Geneva Conventions with President George W Bush43,
Vice-President "Les" Cheney, former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld,
former WhiteHouse Counsel and present (so far this week) Attorney
General Alberto Gonzalez, apparent Christian Criminal Monica
Goodling, 90% of the Rove/Cheney/Bush appointees and manipulated
"dull/normals".
Even Nixon couldn't have been charged with "treason".
George W Bush43 could be charged with treason. Hundreds and hundreds
of counts of treason.
Impeach, try, find guilty. Try for treason in federal criminal court.
Find guilty. Execute.
Treason by the President of the United States is not amusing.
Having a cocaine/whiskey destroyed mind is no excuse.
George the Traitor should have just said, "No". There are thousands
of GIs just waiting for George Coward Bush to get to their a/o. And
there's no Geneva Conventions where George Coward Bush will spend
eternity.
At least, Coward-in-Chief Bush doesn't have to fear castration. The
rumor is "the size of #10 shot and made of silly putty".
If you support George Walker Bush and its policies, I consider you a
traitor and a murderer of the young people of the United States of
America.
And a part of the genocide of the people of Iraq.
How does it feel to be a murderer? To be a participant in genocide?
Talk it over with your buddy, Tomi Topaz.
You have eternity to think that over.
And, mebbe, you'll also come 'round to her/his/its way of sucking.
Cuz, goodness knows, you suck - BIG time.
Gray Shockley
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On May 19, 2007, Anonymous Posier wrote:
Cary Kittrell wrote in message ...
In article <_4OdnYim8esXttPbnZ2dnUVZ_tunnZ2d@giganews.com> "Rick"
<pl1_alpha_geek@juNOSPAM.com> writes:
buckeye-elo@nospam.net wrote in message ...
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[snip]
"Jerry Falwell is no longer with us, but the fundamentalist political
movement he helped shape certainly is," says Americans United
Executive Director Barry W. Lynn. "The Religious Right is politically
connected, well funded and extreme in its agenda. Without Falwell
ranting on television, the Religious Right may be less visible, but
it's no less dangerous. Americans would be wise to be wary of
the Religious Right's continuing clout."
Read the full report:
http://www.au.org/site/R?i=Au_qRCGz1UggS3j7r9Vh7w..
Shorter Barry Lynn: "Keep sending us money!"
Seeing as the principal figure in all this was a televangelist,
that's perhaps a bit more ironic than you intended?
Nope. What's ironic is that lots of different kind of groups thrive on
peddling fear, including Falwell *and* Lynn. I've seen several instances of
people being afraid that the public will see Falwell's passing as a sign
that the religious right is dead, which will lead to complacence. This might
put Lynn and others out of a job. The problem is that they have built up
Falwell to be much more of a boogeymonster than he is - they've put too many
of their eggs in one basket.
Anonymous Posier
When I was stationed in the FRG in 1968, it was never I who brought
up the subject.
You were a part - albeit an extremely minor part - of the subject.
Gray Shockley
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18 May 2007 06:09:13 PM |
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Rick wrote:
buckeye-elo@nospam.net wrote in message ...
You can view an HTML version of this email at the following address:
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[snip]
"Jerry Falwell is no longer with us, but the fundamentalist political
movement he helped shape certainly is," says Americans United
Executive Director Barry W. Lynn. "The Religious Right is politically
connected, well funded and extreme in its agenda. Without Falwell
ranting on television, the Religious Right may be less visible, but
it's no less dangerous. Americans would be wise to be wary of
the Religious Right's continuing clout."
Read the full report:
http://www.au.org/site/R?i=Au_qRCGz1UggS3j7r9Vh7w..
Shorter Barry Lynn: "Keep sending us money!"
The only question I have about Falwell is whether he
accepted money from Israel to lead Christians into
extreme Christian Zionism and the "Sword for Jesus"
blasphemy.
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B3
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Governments should fear their people, not vice versa.
The Dems Have All But Collapsed.
(They hope their supporters won't notice.)
Every re-authorization of funds approves the war all over again.
Why is the USSC controlled by a religious minority?
Make voting mandatory and subject to a $50 fine for non-compliance.
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20 May 2007 05:38:22 AM |
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May 17, 2007
AU Special Report
The Religious Right After Falwell: Less Visible But More Powerful Than
Ever
Actually, I don't believe that at all. There have been numerous stories
published and unpublished that many of them have woken up and turned
on each other and some of the issues that have governed them for so long.
For example, many have now questioned the obsession with abortion
and gays and whether those should be more important than the living
and the poor.
Many have also questioned the drive toward "Christian Zionism" which
appears to be politically motivated and funded, quite possibly
by Israel and Zionists here in the US.
Others have stated that since we're all sinners, it doesn't make sense
for Televangelists to take postures that imply they and their followers
are sinless. It's an issue that has split many towns and communities
in rural America already.
Further, there have been all the corruption and stealth homosexual
issues that have emerged amongst the leadership.
When the Amish children were murdered last year, it gave many
Christians pause, because it reminded them what REAL Christians
were about. None of this "Sword for Jesus" blasphemy and wars
against Islam like we're back in the Crusades with Pat Robertson
shouting "DEUS VULT!" from the pulpit.
No, I think they are a shadow of their former selves.
Fundamentalist Political Movement Today Is Savvy, Well Funded And
Influential
Summary: Some political commentators say the Religious Right is a
spent force. The recent death of the Rev. Jerry Falwell will hasten
the demise of this movement, they say. Americans United for Separation
of Church and State says a careful analysis of the facts suggests
otherwise.
"Jerry Falwell is no longer with us, but the fundamentalist political
movement he helped shape certainly is," says Americans United
Executive Director Barry W. Lynn. "The Religious Right is politically
connected, well funded and extreme in its agenda. Without Falwell
ranting on television, the Religious Right may be less visible, but
it's no less dangerous. Americans would be wise to be wary of
the Religious Right's continuing clout."
Read the full report:
http://www.au.org/site/R?i=Au_qRCGz1UggS3j7r9Vh7w..
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You are invited to check out the following:
The Rise of the Theocratic States of America
http://members.tripod.com/~candst/theocracy.htm
American Theocrats - Past and Present
http://members.tripod.com/~candst/theocrats.htm
The Constitutional Principle: Separation of Church and State
http://members.tripod.com/~candst/index.html
[and to join the discussion group for the above site and/or Separation of
Church and State in general, listed below]
HRSepCnS · Historical Reality SepChurch&State
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HRSepCnS/
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. . . You can't understand a phrase such as "Congress shall make no law
respecting an establishment of religion" by syllogistic reasoning. Words
take their meaning from social as well as textual contexts, which is why "a
page of history is worth a volume of logic." New York Trust Co. v. Eisner,
256 U.S. 345, 349, 41 S.Ct. 506, 507, 65 L.Ed. 963 (1921) (Holmes, J.).
Sherman v. Community Consol. Dist. 21, 980 F.2d 437, 445 (7th Cir. 1992)
. . .
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USAF LT. COL (Ret) Buffman (Glen P. Goffin) wrote
"You pilot always into an unknown future;
facts are your only clue. Get the facts!"
That philosophy 'snipit' helped to get me, and my crew, through a good
many combat missions and far too many scary, inflight, emergencies.
It has also played a significant role in helping me to expose the
plethora of radical Christian propaganda and lies that we find at
almost every media turn.
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THE CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLE:
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
http://members.tripod.com/~candst/index.html
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Governments should fear their people, not vice versa.
The Dems Have All But Collapsed.
(They hope their supporters won't notice.)
Every re-authorization of funds approves the war all over again.
Why is the USSC controlled by a religious minority?
Make voting mandatory and subject to a $50 fine for non-compliance.
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