wwestern:The original American patriots were those individuals brave enough to resist with force the oppressive power of King George. I accept the definition of patriotism as that effort to resist oppressive state power. The true patriot is motivated by a sense of responsibility, and out of self interest -- for himself, his family, and the future of his country -- to resist government abuse of power. He rejects the notion that patriotism means obedience to the state. [...] Resistance to illegal and unconstitutional usurpation of our rights is required. Each of us must choose which course of action we should take: education, conventional political action, or even peaceful civil disobedience to bring about necessary changes. But let it not be said that we did nothing. Let not those who love the power of the welfare/warfare state label the dissenters of authoritarianism as unpatriotic or uncaring. Patriotism is more closely linked to dissent than it is to conformity and a blind desire for safety and security. Understanding the magnificent rewards of a free society makes us unbashful in its promotion, fully realizing that maximum wealth is created and the greatest chance for peace comes from a society respectful of individual liberty. In the Name of Patriotism (Who are the Patriots?), May 22, 2007 [12] [13]
xmacro: On-topic: Ron Paul. He's against a border fence because "it might be used to keep Americans in",
xmacro:he's against air conditioning for the troops, thinking their suffering means anything to the top brass,
xmacro: he thinks 9/11 was America's fault, and thinks the entire Arab world, with no exceptions hates America.
xmacro:F*cktard just doesn't quite convey how retarded he is. No wonder he's tying for last in the polls
xmacro:Must be nice to base your entire campaign on bumper sticker slogans, knowing you're not responsible for anything.
wwestern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePHhnTfkxrQ
Theedge:Perhaps scattering ourselves all over the face of the earth chasing people whose weapon of choice was a box cutter, and bankrupting the country in the process, actually makes us weaker.
wwestern: California Straw Poll Another one of these pesky Polls we keep hearing about.... I mean winning by over 15.5% is almost dead last right?
fla-gypsy:Good change, the idea that we must oppose our own government when it infringes on our liberties without our consent is foreign to some here but I whole hardily support that idea.
