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How Long Do We Have?
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| July 27, 2006
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Posted on 07/29/2006 10:50:06 AM PDT by oneolcop
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posted on
07/29/2006 10:50:08 AM PDT
by
oneolcop
To: oneolcop
We got a couple more months, don't worry.
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posted on
07/29/2006 10:50:57 AM PDT
by
Enterprise
(Let's not enforce laws that are already on the books, let's just write new laws we won't enforce.)
To: oneolcop
Too bad for the rabid doom and gloom hysterics we are a Constitutional Republic and not a Democracy.
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posted on
07/29/2006 10:51:50 AM PDT
by
MNJohnnie
(Fire Murtha Now! Spread the word. Support Diana Irey. http://www.irey.com/)
To: Enterprise
Good to hear that! I've got time to store up some more ammo.
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posted on
07/29/2006 10:52:26 AM PDT
by
oneolcop
(Take off the Gloves!)
To: MNJohnnie
Hope you're right. How many does it take to tip the scales one way or the other?
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posted on
07/29/2006 10:53:24 AM PDT
by
oneolcop
(Take off the Gloves!)
To: oneolcop
A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury.BUMP
To: oneolcop
We're at 7)
But there needs to be a step about from "apathy" to "self-loathing."
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posted on
07/29/2006 10:55:06 AM PDT
by
freedumb2003
(A Conservative will die for individual freedom. A Liberal will kill you for the good of society.)
To: oneolcop; Grampa Dave
Just because it's interesting ........ping.
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posted on
07/29/2006 10:59:02 AM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhauling is a sensible solution to mutiny.)
To: BIGLOOK
I try to be thoughtful, not reactionary. Nevertheless, I wonder how much truth there is in this train of thought. God has blessed our family, we live in a beautiful place, far from the ratrace, but, I feel for those who are stewing in their own juices and don't know it. Are we able to do anything about this trend, or are we just wasting time and words speculating?
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posted on
07/29/2006 11:02:08 AM PDT
by
oneolcop
(Take off the Gloves!)
To: oneolcop
We should all just replace government with something approaching a resembling to a Constitutional one and defeat the Islamic death cult completely too.
I can dream.
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posted on
07/29/2006 11:05:43 AM PDT
by
GeronL
To: oneolcop
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posted on
07/29/2006 11:24:20 AM PDT
by
Oztrich Boy
(snotty, self-important, arrogant fan of Florence King and her ilk)
To: oneolcop
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posted on
07/29/2006 11:29:32 AM PDT
by
ansel12
(Life is exquisite... of great beauty, keenly felt.)
To: Enterprise; oneolcop
At least until spring. I hear the vegetation will return then and turn things green. All the money will disappear in the grass and we are doomed.
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posted on
07/29/2006 11:35:34 AM PDT
by
PeteB570
(Weapons are not toys to play with, they are tools to be used.)
To: MNJohnnie
Too bad for the rabid doom and gloom hysterics we are a Constitutional Republic and not a Democracy. Too bad so many here advocate majority rule 'democracy'.
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posted on
07/29/2006 11:35:39 AM PDT
by
tpaine
To: oneolcop
I love hearing the opinion of a monarchist on republics.
They are so objective and unbiased.
I especially like statements like this "The average age of the worlds greatest civilizations from the beginning of history, has been about 200 years. "
Complete and utter bull crap but people quote it like it came down from Sinai on stone tablets. Depending on what I call a "great civilization" I can make them last 500 years or 50.
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posted on
07/29/2006 11:35:55 AM PDT
by
Harmless Teddy Bear
(A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow, real poverty)
To: Harmless Teddy Bear
What is your estimation of the lifespan of this republic?
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posted on
07/29/2006 11:39:36 AM PDT
by
oneolcop
(Take off the Gloves!)
To: oneolcop
I like your thread but there is a great difference between a democratic republic and the classic Greek democracy.
In ancient Athens, Solon, the wisest of elected dictators was elected to a ten year term by a plurality. The many competing factions weren't happy with his success and plotted his demise. However, as dictator, Solon passed wise laws which endured through his tenure.....only because he got the hell out of town to a place far from the plotters.
The greatest threat, IMAO, to our form of governance is the notion to do away with the Electoral College or to mess it up by dividing Electoral votes from the states replacing the 'winner takes all' method. If this happens, the president would be elected by City States and power would fall solely into the hands of the democrats.
Other problems for the "rest of America" would subsequently arise from this tinkering with the Constitution which the populace would no longer have a voice in remedying.
First and foremost, Save the Republic!
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posted on
07/29/2006 11:39:54 AM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhauling is a sensible solution to mutiny.)
To: oneolcop
Whatever replaces the great United States, I plan on ruling it.
To: ansel12
What, in your estimation is the validity of the thought, however expressed and to whom attributed?
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posted on
07/29/2006 11:43:58 AM PDT
by
oneolcop
(Take off the Gloves!)
To: TimSkalaBim
May I be the minister of retrubution in your new government?
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posted on
07/29/2006 11:46:04 AM PDT
by
oneolcop
(Take off the Gloves!)
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