Perfect! You sound like obama describing the Bill of Rights as 'negative'.
About as much as I cheer on any rebellion against oppression.
What's your definition of 'oppression'?
Every time you deny that the south rebelled.
That's an illogical argument.
After ten minutes, deciding it was hopeless
You must be immune to pain.
Just about the time he was finishing, the police and ambulance showed up
And if they hadn't? Is it your contention that people should never take matters into their own hands? That we should all sit around and wait for .gov to come to our rescue?
A scenario so far in the fantasy realm that you might as well ask me if I'd be on the side of the munchkins or the martians when their inevitable war begins.
Where did I mention war? (you've been a good little student of ns)
Like ns, your refusal to answer is an answer. You hate us Rebs so bad that you would join ranks with obama before you would us. Is that a correct statement?
If so, it's good to know. As the saying goes, 'know thine enemy'.
By which you mean, "correct, even though you don't like it." The Bill of Rights is, in legal philosophy terms, "negative" in that it tells the government what it can't do. It negates government powers. It doesn't mean bad.
You're the one who described negotiation as "a contact sport" and that "The purpose of negotiation is to pursuade (sic) others to listen to your arguments, consider them and then to decide to help you achieve your goals." In what way is holding a gun to someone's head the make them listen, consider and agree excluded?
What's your definition of 'oppression'?
Slavery as practiced by the south certainly qualifies. But I notice you didn't answer the questions: Did the southern slaves have a right to rebellion? Did the slave owners have a right to suppress their rebellion?
Is it your contention that people should never take matters into their own hands?
No, I'm saying that you shouldn't rush into doing something drastic, irreversible and quite possibly stupid.
Where did I mention war?
Post #768, "I so look forward to meeting you on the battlefield. It'll be just like old times: the south fighting for freedom and independence and the North attempting to 'preserve the union' at gunpoint." I can find more if you want. It's a pretty constant theme with you. But if you're now denying that you mean war, does that mean that rebellion is off the table?