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Instead of insulting people, some 'Poly posters need to accurately read posts before running their mouths... err fingers. I never said the US was a Democracy.
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why doesn't bush ask congress to declare war? what he is doing is unconstitutional. and illegal."Everything for the State, nothing against the State, nothing outside the State" - Benito MussoliniComment
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He did that already.Originally posted by Lawrence of Arabia
why doesn't bush ask congress to declare war?I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
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when?"Everything for the State, nothing against the State, nothing outside the State" - Benito MussoliniComment
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Since he wasn't PM at the time, I doubt it matters. Maggie, however, was tossed out on her arse after the Poll Tax fiasco.Originally posted by Ned
Does anyone recall what happened to John Major's popularity after the Gulf War?Christianity: The belief that a cosmic Jewish Zombie who was his own father can make you live forever if you symbolically eat his flesh and telepathically tell him you accept him as your master, so he can remove an evil force from your soul that is present in humanity because a rib-woman was convinced by a talking snake to eat from a magical tree...Comment
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when?
December, IIRC. Congress gave Bush the authority to use force against Iraq when he deems it fit.
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to the ignoring democracy guys. The whole point of a democratic republic is for the people elect representatives who make good decisions based on their beliefs, not the poll numbers at that second in time.
“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
- John 13:34-35 (NRSV)Comment
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When do we get the good decisions?Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
The whole point of a democratic republic is for the people elect representatives who make good decisions based on their beliefs, not the poll numbers at that second in time.Christianity: The belief that a cosmic Jewish Zombie who was his own father can make you live forever if you symbolically eat his flesh and telepathically tell him you accept him as your master, so he can remove an evil force from your soul that is present in humanity because a rib-woman was convinced by a talking snake to eat from a magical tree...Comment
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We've been getting them
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If you don't like it, vote the reps out next time.“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
- John 13:34-35 (NRSV)Comment
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Yay. Britain gets to take part in the destruction of Iraqs infrastruture (and the consequent deaths that will follow the collapse).
But I suppose Britain is pretty used to doing that
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The spirit of the democratic system is a government that (get this!!!) SERVES THE PEOPLE.Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
And to the ignoring democracy guys. The whole point of a democratic republic is for the people elect representatives who make good decisions based on their beliefs, not the poll numbers at that second in time.
When the government defies the people, it does not serve them.Comment
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*sigh* do we have to put up the polls that most americans support the war again?
therefore, the goverment is serving the people
'nuff said
case closed!Comment
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Yeah, I agree.Originally posted by Dissident
*sigh* do we have to put up the polls that most americans support the war again?
therefore, the goverment is serving the people
'nuff said
case closed!
In other news, the Union Jack was waved in front of Queen and Prince Bushs White House today celebrating the vote in the house of commons.Comment
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The spirit of the democratic system is a government that (get this!!!) SERVES THE PEOPLE.
And the spirit of a Democratic REPUBLIC is that the government does not allow the mob of true democracy to trample over the rights of the minority.
When the government defies the people, it does not serve them.
In some cases it is best for the elected representatives to defy the people (such as the Civil Rights Acts and Amendments in the US, passed by representatives over great odds from the 'people'... we felt it in the next election)“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
- John 13:34-35 (NRSV)Comment
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A republic does not pander to the basest fears of a fleeting statistical component, but serves the whole.
We (USofA and Britain) got involved in this quagmire 12 years ago for the very best of reasons. We should not turn our backs and walk away just because finishing the job is unpleasant and even costly.(\__/) Save a bunny, eat more Smurf!
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That's right, they are immediately shredded. Later people from the government decide how many votes each candidate got.Originally posted by Agathon
Worst of all, they don't even count the votes that people do manage to cast.He's got the Midas touch.
But he touched it too much!
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