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1 posted on 11/13/2001 4:47:07 AM PST by Stand Watch Listen
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This article points out a problem that we should all be aware of. It is a problem not necessarily confined to the government either. New definitions of words or newspeak occurs within the media, certain religious groups, and even in the so-called mental health profession as well.
2 posted on 11/13/2001 5:04:29 AM PST by enemy of the people
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BRAVO! TANGO TANGO TANGO

Only to the PC is criminal profiling "racial profiling."

3 posted on 11/13/2001 5:13:36 AM PST by dhuffman@awod.com
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The title might also be, S/he who plays with words is tempted with sorcery.
4 posted on 11/13/2001 5:13:41 AM PST by cornelis
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In the Beginning God created man.
Conversely, dancing around the sod,
Man, some say, created god.

Be careful or your words may do,
Something of the same to you.

5 posted on 11/13/2001 5:14:35 AM PST by Lysander
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The recent 2nd amendment ruling was more of the same. They redefined what was once clearly a right to carry more potent weapons than the military standard issue if you wanted to into a right to carry what they can later decide what they think you should have.

The day will come when they knock on your door to take what they want. For that matter, it is already here, it's now just a question of how many doors and when.

6 posted on 11/13/2001 5:16:19 AM PST by Elihu Burritt
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"Mr. Ridge appears to be saying the government will label "terrorism" speech the authorities do not like. Do you see a very troubling pattern here?"

Personally, am far more concerned about any Liberal manipulating the meaning of words -

. . .Clinton is just a manifestation of 'creating your own reality' via the words you use, but Liberals take this one step further by denying any moral origin or moral imperative by the words they choose. . .and Clinton and Hillary and all those who supported him by twisting TRUTH for him participated in the treason that undermined our Country for eight years.

We have only to look at how Liberals would 'prefer' our Constitution to be interpretated. . .or even their current fear of the word 'patriotism'. . .or their misuse/misunderstanding of a beautiful word like, 'courage'. . .to see the conflicts that Liberals create.

How about the meaning of 'win' for Algore; by counting non-votes? They will take it. . .shape it, make it part of their history. . .without regard for the truth required for an honest 'win'; or an honest winner.

So while I agree, that vigilance is critical; think the greatest problem lies in the philosophy of Humpty Dumpty and which political idiology it best represents. . .and just who are the real 'master wannabe's'.

7 posted on 11/13/2001 5:21:28 AM PST by cricket
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Since Tom Ridge, who is a baby-killer, is able to call himself a "Catholic," it should be no surprise that he is able to look at a turnip and call it a "terrorist." As Humpty-Dumpty said, are you going to let the words be master, or are you going to take charge yourself? Tom Ridge is one of those who decided long ago that HE is going to be the master.
8 posted on 11/13/2001 5:32:01 AM PST by Arthur McGowan
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Humpty Dumpty- an individual who defines words any way that suits them for their advantage.

We need to point out to others when they are being Humpty Dumpty and not let them get away with it.

9 posted on 11/13/2001 5:58:53 AM PST by enemy of the people
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Mark my words. Just as the RICO Act was passed to combat organized crime and then bastardized to attack pro-life organizations, we will see the same thing happen with anti-terrorism legislation. The feds will define terrorism so as to include the bombing of abortion clinics and then use the anti-terrorism laws now on the books to go after those associated with pro-life organizations.
12 posted on 11/19/2001 10:43:37 AM PST by sheltonmac
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To: Stand Watch Listen; Thinkin' Gal; TrueBeliever9; 185JHP; Prodigal Daughter; Zadokite...
Giant bump needed on this one.

None dare call it totalitarianism. They call it Homeland "Security."

1Th 5:3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

14 posted on 11/23/2001 11:56:36 PM PST by 2sheep
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pingaso :-D
15 posted on 11/24/2001 12:17:21 AM PST by Sir Gawain
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