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In reply to the discussion: ...psssst... [View all]Zorra
(27,670 posts)76. Happy Independence Day! We
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hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
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strawman noted, number of winger memes being overt has nothing to do with Bush...good try though
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#111
wow!! a simple ask for evidence of your claim is a *strawman* -- i think you might want to check
nashville_brook
Jul 2013
#141
I will be happy to criticize the President for mollycoddling the downtrodden!
A Simple Game
Jul 2013
#35
I have seen a lot of it from the right, but the only complaints of Mollycoddling the downtrodden
A Simple Game
Jul 2013
#56
This, because I support the President, but I DON'T support ANY encroachment on my RIGHTS
LaydeeBug
Jul 2013
#53
Here's a criticism I will not stop making and if you can tell me I'm wrong feel free to do so.
sabrina 1
Jul 2013
#143
But the see no evil crowd is also aiding and abetting the abrogation of the Constitution.
chimpymustgo
Jul 2013
#9
So, there's no "unrelenting hand-rubbing glee over every opportunity to trash"
Hissyspit
Jul 2013
#27
I think most of your comment was directed elsewhere, since you and I agree with Mme.S.
Hekate
Jul 2013
#89
Hey, for me, it's pretty simplistic. FACT: we simply HAVE TO keep the White House.
calimary
Jul 2013
#40
Perhaps. But did you see the Democrats lining up to block a certain demographic's right to vote?
calimary
Jul 2013
#84
I agree completely that we cannot let the GOP back in the White House. However
totodeinhere
Jul 2013
#96
Your post says 'if I approve I call it constructive, if not it is unacceptable'
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2013
#135
You totally missed it. But I dont think you want to understand. Seems you are at the
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#140
Lots of reasons to post, but holding the feet of the most powerful man on earth to the fire is not
merrily
Jul 2013
#144
Again, civic action and holding the feet of the POTUS to the fire are two different things.
merrily
Jul 2013
#148
FWIW, I think that poster was saying that was what you wrote in your OP. Not telling you to
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#39
Honestly I think President Obama has a lot thicker skin than some give him credit for...
bluesbassman
Jul 2013
#30
I suppose we could be like the old radio Albania who would deliver emotional diatribes
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2013
#62
If you criticize a Democratic President for continuing a program started by a reviled Republican one
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2013
#120
Convince me, but without convictions. Convictions no longer convince me. Antonio Porchia. nt
Snotcicles
Jul 2013
#134