[Ragtime Cowgirl]

That was more of a creed than a rant...and very moving, aloysius.

They may, because of their allegiance to the exercise of power, see all statements and acts as guided only by selfishness and self-interest. That is the critical difference. The Truth has nothing to fear from Freedom. Power has everything to fear from Truth unless it is the right-ordered exercise of power in the service of the Good, the Right, the Just, the Beautiful, the TRUTH.

Thank you.

On this note, I will say good night.

[wolficatZ]

kid running around lawn on ntv cam, now talking to soldier, lower right of screen

[EternalVigilance]

Democrats on the War...

"You can drag an ass to water
But you can't make him drink
Debate with him forever
But you can't make him think
They're American it's true
Born here like me and you
Enjoying blood-bought freedom
But in their hearts
They've forgotten the meaning
Of the red, white and blue"

EV