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OT choosing one's fears ... USA political rant
I notice yet another respected scientist saying his work is being censored
and wrongfully modified by this administration, this time because they don't want to hear his findings about global warming. Am I alone in my worry that the important values of this country are being systematically killed by the very people that make so much noise about keeping us from being killed? Sure, yes I fear terrorist attacks. But, honestly, 20 or 40 years from now I fear that the changes WITHIN this country will be a greater loss than any caused from outside attack. And before 100 years is gone, environmental issues will be survival issues in the most literal sense, and for all of mankind. Whether you agree with the increasing scientific community warnings about global warming or not ... please explain to me how government censorship of science fits into the ideals of this country. Every time Bush recites his mantra about 'protecting the American people" I'd like to interrupt him. I'd like to be there next to him to suggest that 'people' and property are important but short lived, regardless. I'd like to point out that while this country has a proud history of sacrificing both for LIBERTY ... He has a sad track record of squandering both, to no visible gain. And I'd like to say it's liberty that I want protected, for my kid and his kids and theirs, more than my mere body. Undermining liberties, while talking out the other face about 'protecting America' is either a sign of complete ignorance, or it's a knowing deception. Neither can be tolerated. Are we so physically fearful, as a nation, that we are going to continue and watch our liberties attacked from within .... just because we're scared? |
OT choosing one's fears ... USA political rant
"Larry L" wrote in message
... snip Am I alone Yes. So very, very alone. -- TL, Tim ------------ http://css.sbcma.com/timj |
OT choosing one's fears ... USA political rant
Tim J. wrote:
"Larry L" wrote in message ... snip Am I alone Yes. So very, very alone. I'm with you, Larry. What we're seeing are baby steps towards a fascist, fear-mongering takeover of American politics. -- Cut "to the chase" for my email address. |
OT choosing one's fears ... USA political rant
"rw" wrote What we're seeing are baby steps towards a fascist, fear-mongering takeover of American politics. as you know, steven, i don't often engage in political posting around here, but i hope i can be forgiven for offering this opinion, in response to your concern, stated above: i think you are right about the takeover attempt, but i think it has already passed beyond the "baby steps" stage, and is in the process of being soundly rejected, as will be evidenced by the results of the next couple congressional/governors/senatorial/presidential elections. i get this deja vu which puts me in mind of the gut feelings i had in '76. and for you wiseasses, that's 1976, not 1876. this country has an amazing ability to find a balance; a communal insight that emits a sense of divine intervention. yfitons wayno(i mean, there is *absolutely* no chance that a caring god would allow pat robertson to hold an elected office) |
OT choosing one's fears ... USA political rant
Wayne Harrison typed:
"rw" wrote What we're seeing are baby steps towards a fascist, fear-mongering takeover of American politics. this country has an amazing ability to find a balance; a communal insight that emits a sense of divine intervention. Amen, brother wayno. Back and forth, to and fro. . . yfitons wayno(i mean, there is *absolutely* no chance that a caring god would allow pat robertson to hold an elected office) Ame. . . er, never mind. He has become quite the scary dude, eh? -- TL, Tim ------------ http://css.sbcma.com/timj |
OT choosing one's fears ... USA political rant
Wayne Harrison wrote:
"rw" wrote What we're seeing are baby steps towards a fascist, fear-mongering takeover of American politics. as you know, steven, i don't often engage in political posting around here, but i hope i can be forgiven for offering this opinion, in response to your concern, stated above: i think you are right about the takeover attempt, but i think it has already passed beyond the "baby steps" stage, and is in the process of being soundly rejected, as will be evidenced by the results of the next couple congressional/governors/senatorial/presidential elections. i get this deja vu which puts me in mind of the gut feelings i had in '76. and for you wiseasses, that's 1976, not 1876. this country has an amazing ability to find a balance; a communal insight that emits a sense of divine intervention. "But you must remember, my fellow-citizens, that eternal vigilance by the people is the price of liberty, and that you must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing. It behooves you, therefore, to be watchful in your States as well as in the Federal Government." -- Andrew Jackson, Farewell Address, March 4, 1837 Don't let these corrupt, cynical, political money whores take away our freedoms. yfitons wayno(i mean, there is *absolutely* no chance that a caring god would allow pat robertson to hold an elected office) IMO, if there's a god he's one nasty SOB. -- Cut "to the chase" for my email address. |
OT choosing one's fears ... USA political rant
"Wayne Harrison" wrote in message ... yfitons wayno(i mean, there is *absolutely* no chance that a caring god would allow pat robertson to hold an elected office) Proof positive that there ain't no caring god is the fact that dubya got elected twice, some morons blame Ralph Nader for one of dubya's victories, and the fact that children, old people and animals are molested! Op |
OT choosing one's fears ... USA political rant
"Mr. Opus McDopus" wrote Proof positive that there ain't no caring god is the fact that dubya got elected twice, some morons blame Ralph Nader for one of dubya's victories, and the fact that children, old people and animals are molested! well, yeah, but you also have the fact that jj redick chose to attend duke university. yfitp wayno |
OT choosing one's fears ... USA political rant
On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 18:24:24 -0500, "Mr. Opus McDopus"
wrote: some morons blame Ralph Nader for one of dubya's victories, and the fact that children, old people and animals are molested! Well Op, I'd heard that Ralph molested children and animals but this is the 1st I've heard he molested old people too. -- Charlie... http://www.chocphoto.com |
OT choosing one's fears ... USA political rant
Mr. Opus McDopus wrote:
some morons blame Ralph Nader for one of dubya's victories, and the fact that children, old people and animals are molested! I don't blame Ralph Nader. He's a pathological egotist who can't help himself. I blame the morons who voted for him. More than anyone else, more than even the brain-washed wingnut Kool-Aid drinkers, you morons bear the most blame for the past five stinking-like-****-from-hell years. -- Cut "to the chase" for my email address. |
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