Posted on 01/17/2002 6:21:17 AM PST by newsperson999
With the passage of time, every day matters. The direction of events and the ultimate consequences of the pivotal transformation in America, cannot be clearer. Yes, the War on Terror, is changing the Nation more than the horror of those eight Clinton years. The prime fault lies not with the Bush administration, but rests with the American People. That is not to exclude the President or his appointees from allowing this frightful trend to take hold. So what is this threat to civilization and the national heritage? Well, it should be obvious, it is called Patriotism.
Now before you lynch the messenger, consider the nature of National Loyalty. We are told that Patriotism is love for one's country, which is valid. But in practice, the current version of devotion to country, is defined as blind faith and obedience to government policies. We are continuously told that at no other time has the American public been so united. But the reality is, never have they been more wrong. Wrong to support a false and destructive policy to police the world, American style. CLICK FOR FULL ARTICLE..
Instead you just call people names, and make incorrect assumptions.
Thanks for nothing.
from those that are here only to feed their own egos. I was hoping you weren't one of the latter.
Sorry, UCAN. The statement in #139 was meant to describe people such as the self-important philosopher/web writer in question, and not you! I'll try to be more careful in the future.
(Really, I apologize too. I guess I am a little jumpy myself, after some of the intensity of yesterday's threads.)
Is that why you spend so much time obsessing over us?
See this thread: The Constitution Of The United States: A Familiar Exposition
This provides some answers as to WHY DOESN'T PRESIDENT BUSH JUST DECLARE WAR?
"§ 1169. The power, to declare war may be exercised by congress, not only by authorizing general hostilities, in which case the general laws of war apply to our situation; or by partial hostilities, in which case the laws of war, so far as they actually apply to our situation, are to be observed.
President Bush declared a state of emergency immediately after the attacs on 9/11, Congress followed by authorizing the use of force. All done as per the letter of the War Powers Act.
It's clear that Congress would have declared war after the September 11th attacks, except they didn't know who to declare war against. It's clear too that they have supported the Administration's response to date.
I'm told you used to be a valuable contributor to the discussions, on the Pursuit of Liberty threads. Sad that you have chosen to pursue this negative course instead.
Hey, we at FreeRepublic are more than happy to help anyone with web ads get more visitors for their bottom line. (emphasis added by editor)
Interesting that an anarchist who apparently lauds the "breaking of all the rules" would place these words on his own website:
"© 2000-2002 by BATR All Rights Reserved".
Who does a pragmatic anarchist turn to when his writing is stolen?
I'm told you used to be a valuable contributor to the discussions, on the Pursuit of Liberty threads. Sad that you have chosen to pursue this negative course instead.
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IMO, the jihadic cultist has infected roscoe & the boys with his OCD, -- it's sort of the like the latest sophomoric fad.
I don't remember roscoe from the PoL days, much less any valued opinions. -- Who said that, his mom?
I won' t let you piss on my carpet. Am I violating your civil rights?
Those who disagree shall be mocked and driven out.
I can't speak for anyone else but I only mock the stupid ones and you can find your own ride home.
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