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There have been a ton of DU talking points floating around freerepublic of late. And I keep noticing that often for the poster, the date of freerepublic join is Dec 10, 2000, or thereabouts, which would be when W was declared winner.

How secure is the freerepublic database from hacking of this sort, one wonders.

And btw, folks swaggering in their alleged conservatism most likely do not know what it is beyond the litmus tests du jour. If one opposes government actions, which is a very general, solid, encompassing philosophy completely independent of the Constitution -- well then why would alleged conservatives be looking to government to solve immigration issues. Why would they who want fewer and less government action(s) be complaining that Bush didn't announce more intrusive government enforcement action?

Here's the mantra for the day. If you are an extremist, of any political persuasion, you will NEVER EVER EVER get what you want. That is the nature of the political spectrum and there is nothing you will ever be able to do about it. The best you can ever do is minimize displeasure. There is no escaping that.

If you vote for a Democrat or any fringe third party candidate or stay home, you are electing a Democrat and maximizing displeasure. If you vote for Bush you are minimizing displeasure and that's the best you will be able to do. This is something you just have to live with. It is a reality of life that is inescapable.