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To: liberallarry
They wanted a democratic - not an aristocratic or absolutist - form of government. They were trying to avoid the historical pitfalls of such forms.

But you said they were trying to create a "stable government." The above belies that statement.

> Actually, they often appealed to "reason".

Rhetoric is an ancient skill, always highly valued.

Ladies and gentlemen, come see the amazing Non-Sequitor Man. He can say things that bear no relevance to anything else, but will insist that they do! Come one! Come all!

> It has the same effect as it means that unconstitutional laws will not be enforced.

And who decides what laws are unconstitutional?

Nobody . . . and everybody. It's just that the USSC decides which laws are enforcable in the courts. Wait. Never mind. It's a subtle concept. No sense in confusing you. You are right. Never mind.

103 posted on 03/15/2002 7:24:24 AM PST by AmishDude
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To: AmishDude
Well, we defer.

To Mudboy Slim, who I assume will show up pretty soon;

It's true. I said I'd quit. But I thought I could just lurk. Then I thought just a few uncontroversial comments. Now, here I am back in the thick of it and wishing I weren't.

In my defense I'm not the only one whose's addicted. I'll have to do what all addicts do. Try again.

104 posted on 03/15/2002 7:33:52 AM PST by liberallarry
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