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Constitutional rights?
The Washington Times ^ | April 20, 2004 | William H. Peterson

Posted on 04/19/2004 8:59:33 PM PDT by neverdem

Edited on 07/12/2004 4:14:35 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

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1 posted on 04/19/2004 8:59:37 PM PDT by neverdem
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To: *bang_list
for the usual suspects.
2 posted on 04/19/2004 9:45:24 PM PDT by Ken H
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To: Jeff Head; SLB; B4Ranch
bttt
3 posted on 04/19/2004 9:48:41 PM PDT by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.)
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To: Squantos
Looks like a good book. I'll have to get it.
4 posted on 04/19/2004 9:58:31 PM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: neverdem
Constitutional rights don't mean squat, unless something is
done about liberla activist judges.



5 posted on 04/19/2004 10:11:39 PM PDT by Smartass (BUSH & CHENEY 2004 - THE BEST GET BETTER)
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To: Smartass
LOL!!
6 posted on 04/19/2004 10:19:13 PM PDT by neverdem (Xin loi min oi)
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To: Ken H
The Constitution, based on the Founders' presumption of liberty and natural rights (recall Thomas Jefferson citing "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God" in the Declaration of Independence), has been lost. A sorry situation, yet not an irretrievable one.

I disagree, due to a dumbed-down citizenry, retrieving the vision of the Founding Fathers regarding "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God" is impossible.

Just take a look at FR's apathy towards an important post such as this...

7 posted on 04/19/2004 10:35:46 PM PDT by Veracious Poet (Cash cows are sacred in America...GOT MILKED???)
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To: Veracious Poet
Just take a look at FR's apathy towards an important post such as this.

Just because a serious article doesn't generate plenty of comments, it doesn't mean a lot of folks aren't reading it. Sometimes I feel like posting a simple "BTTT", other times I don't. About the most intelligent comment I could make about it is that maybe there's reason for hope yet. I'm sorry you're so pessimistic.

8 posted on 04/19/2004 11:00:21 PM PDT by neverdem (Xin loi min oi)
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To: neverdem
Take a look at the time period and how only you & I have replied to this important post.

I've been around the "patriot" movement, active and otherwise, since 1993 (funny it was about this time of year due to the WACO incident/slaughter)...I don't consider myself "pessimistic", I classify myself in regards to the degeneration of our "rights" as pragmatic. ;-)
9 posted on 04/19/2004 11:57:09 PM PDT by Veracious Poet (Cash cows are sacred in America...GOT MILKED???)
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To: Veracious Poet
Maybe it's partly because the Wash. Times put this book review in their OpEd section. Sometimes I just read an article and don't bother to read the comments. I do a fair amount of posting for someone who can't type. Many articles that I think are interesting get nada for comments, and others get plenty.
10 posted on 04/20/2004 12:24:24 AM PDT by neverdem (Xin loi min oi)
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To: Neil E. Wright; A Navy Vet
Constitutional restoration bump!
11 posted on 04/20/2004 1:16:43 AM PDT by Jim Robinson
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To: neverdem
Down with the 16th and 17th! Restore the Bill of Rights! Restore the balance of powers!
12 posted on 04/20/2004 1:19:00 AM PDT by Jim Robinson
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To: Veracious Poet
"Just take a look at FR's apathy towards an important post such as this..."

There is no disagreements so you find fewer posts. When it is debated, you will have more posts. But, then you might have a problem.

13 posted on 04/20/2004 1:28:36 AM PDT by Steve Van Doorn
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To: Veracious Poet
Just take a look at FR's apathy towards an important post such as this...

It wasn't exactly posted during prime time.

14 posted on 04/20/2004 1:31:28 AM PDT by Glenn (The two keys to character: 1) Learn how to keep a secret. 2) ...)
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To: Jim Robinson
my profile. 6th paragraph.
15 posted on 04/20/2004 1:52:12 AM PDT by dread78645 (Sorry Mr. Franklin, We couldn't keep it.)
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To: Jim Robinson
Well, I'm honored and humbled. Maybe you could offer some encouragement to Veracious Poet. Good morning from Bloombergville. Adios
16 posted on 04/20/2004 2:05:27 AM PDT by neverdem (Xin loi min oi)
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To: neverdem
Restore the Constitution bump!
17 posted on 04/20/2004 2:31:06 AM PDT by Kay Ludlow (Free market, but cautious about what I support with my dollars)
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To: Squantos
" A sorry situation, yet not an irretrievable one. "

Myself, I don't think the Constitution stands a chance.

18 posted on 04/20/2004 2:54:14 AM PDT by B4Ranch (Never mistake good manners for good will.)
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To: B4Ranch
the constitution will always remain, it is the people who won't stand a chance if they do not fight for their God given rights...

soon the lines will be drawn... and then coloring outside of the lines will take place... and then the best will be placed on the refrigerator of life...

teeman
19 posted on 04/20/2004 5:42:46 AM PDT by teeman8r
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To: Veracious Poet
Just take a look at FR's apathy towards an important post such as this...

I'm buying the book later in the afternoon - I guess that since I'm not buying it this morning I'm "apathetic."

Sorry for the sarcasm, but you should try to be a bit more upbeat. You'll feel better and also project a better image to everyone around you - which helps you to sway more of the truly apathetic to your point of view.

20 posted on 04/20/2004 8:20:27 AM PDT by Ancesthntr
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