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"If you did not intentionally leave it out, why did you not copy the most important part of Mr. Shelton's essay?

You have either intentionally or unintentionally upset a number of people on this forum, myself included."

As the author, it was my intention to upset a few people in this forum. I could have posted the disclaimer but chose not to because I thought it would be interesting to see how many people would: 1) actually bother to check the source of the essay, 2) become outraged and voice their support for the Constitution, and 3) see the similarity between the arguments used in the essay and those seen frequently right here on Free Republic. Too many "conservatives" have used the very arguments put forth in the essay to justify more government encroachment on our liberties. On one hand, it is satire, but on the other hand, some of the arguments are all too real. Whenever someone says that we should not criticize the president's actions, what they are saying is, "Liberty is overrated—safety should be our first concern." I, for one, do not subscribe to that viewpoint.

*NOTE: This is a satirical piece designed to expose the twisted logic of the "win at all costs" crowd, and the views expressed herein should not be confused with the actual beliefs of the author.--Lee R. Shelton IV"

Thanks for jerking us around. I know I was amused. < /sarcasm>

*NOTE: This is a satirical piece designed to expose the twisted logic of the "win at all costs" crowd, and the views expressed herein should not be confused with the actual beliefs of the author.

D'oh!

Too many "conservatives" have used the very arguments put forth in the essay to justify more government encroachment on our liberties.

YES!!!!

RINO is a familiar acronym around here.

Is there a doubt that the CINO is a greater threat?