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Absolute Brilliance
Here's a quote from Barry Goldwater:
"However, on religious issues there can be little or no compromise. There is no position on which people are so immovable as their religious beliefs. There is no more powerful ally one can claim in a debate than Jesus Christ, or God, or Allah, or whatever one calls this supreme being. But like any powerful weapon, the use of God's name on one's behalf should be used sparingly. The religious factions that are growing throughout our land are not using their religious clout with wisdom. They are trying to force government leaders into following their position 100 percent. If you disagree with these religious groups on a particular moral issue, they complain, they threaten you with a loss of money or votes or both. I'm frankly sick and tired of the political preachers across this country telling me as a citizen that if I want to be a moral person, I must believe in 'A,' 'B,' 'C,' and 'D.' Just who do they think they are? And from where do they presume to claim the right to dictate their moral beliefs to me? And I am even more angry as a legislator who must endure the threats of every religious group who thinks it has some God-granted right to control my vote on every roll call in the Senate. I am warning them today: I will fight them every step of the way if they try to dictate their moral convictions to all Americans in the name of 'conservatism.' " Now there was a man with principles and spine! What he said then is so applicable today. In your heart, you know he's right! Gilligan |
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He's dead....
"Gilligan" wrote in message news Here's a quote from Barry Goldwater: "However, on religious issues there can be little or no compromise. There is no position on which people are so immovable as their religious beliefs. There is no more powerful ally one can claim in a debate than Jesus Christ, or God, or Allah, or whatever one calls this supreme being. But like any powerful weapon, the use of God's name on one's behalf should be used sparingly. The religious factions that are growing throughout our land are not using their religious clout with wisdom. They are trying to force government leaders into following their position 100 percent. If you disagree with these religious groups on a particular moral issue, they complain, they threaten you with a loss of money or votes or both. I'm frankly sick and tired of the political preachers across this country telling me as a citizen that if I want to be a moral person, I must believe in 'A,' 'B,' 'C,' and 'D.' Just who do they think they are? And from where do they presume to claim the right to dictate their moral beliefs to me? And I am even more angry as a legislator who must endure the threats of every religious group who thinks it has some God-granted right to control my vote on every roll call in the Senate. I am warning them today: I will fight them every step of the way if they try to dictate their moral convictions to all Americans in the name of 'conservatism.' " Now there was a man with principles and spine! What he said then is so applicable today. In your heart, you know he's right! Gilligan |
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True to the word...
Where are these men when you need them the most.... CM "Gilligan" wrote in message news Here's a quote from Barry Goldwater: "However, on religious issues there can be little or no compromise. There is no position on which people are so immovable as their religious beliefs. There is no more powerful ally one can claim in a debate than Jesus Christ, or God, or Allah, or whatever one calls this supreme being. But like any powerful weapon, the use of God's name on one's behalf should be used sparingly. The religious factions that are growing throughout our land are not using their religious clout with wisdom. They are trying to force government leaders into following their position 100 percent. If you disagree with these religious groups on a particular moral issue, they complain, they threaten you with a loss of money or votes or both. I'm frankly sick and tired of the political preachers across this country telling me as a citizen that if I want to be a moral person, I must believe in 'A,' 'B,' 'C,' and 'D.' Just who do they think they are? And from where do they presume to claim the right to dictate their moral beliefs to me? And I am even more angry as a legislator who must endure the threats of every religious group who thinks it has some God-granted right to control my vote on every roll call in the Senate. I am warning them today: I will fight them every step of the way if they try to dictate their moral convictions to all Americans in the name of 'conservatism.' " Now there was a man with principles and spine! What he said then is so applicable today. In your heart, you know he's right! Gilligan |
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Dead people have been elected before. Just look at the dead guy in Missouri
a few years ago. He still won. If Goldwater wins, I say dig him up (he was cremated), better yet, place an ashtray on the desk and let him have at it. He'd be great! Just remember the guidepost for medicine: "Do no harm" and rest assured, Barry will do no harm! If the choice is between Goldwater and Kerry, I say: "better dead than Red!" If you find the ashtray unappealing, you can use a Goldwater mannequin or ventriloquist dummy. Vote early and often! Goldwater!!! Gilligan "katysails" wrote in message ... He's dead.... "Gilligan" wrote in message news Here's a quote from Barry Goldwater: "However, on religious issues there can be little or no compromise. There is no position on which people are so immovable as their religious beliefs. There is no more powerful ally one can claim in a debate than Jesus Christ, or God, or Allah, or whatever one calls this supreme being. But like any powerful weapon, the use of God's name on one's behalf should be used sparingly. The religious factions that are growing throughout our land are not using their religious clout with wisdom. They are trying to force government leaders into following their position 100 percent. If you disagree with these religious groups on a particular moral issue, they complain, they threaten you with a loss of money or votes or both. I'm frankly sick and tired of the political preachers across this country telling me as a citizen that if I want to be a moral person, I must believe in 'A,' 'B,' 'C,' and 'D.' Just who do they think they are? And from where do they presume to claim the right to dictate their moral beliefs to me? And I am even more angry as a legislator who must endure the threats of every religious group who thinks it has some God-granted right to control my vote on every roll call in the Senate. I am warning them today: I will fight them every step of the way if they try to dictate their moral convictions to all Americans in the name of 'conservatism.' " Now there was a man with principles and spine! What he said then is so applicable today. In your heart, you know he's right! Gilligan |
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It's because they're gone that we do.
Scout "Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ... True to the word... Where are these men when you need them the most.... CM "Gilligan" wrote in message news Here's a quote from Barry Goldwater: "However, on religious issues there can be little or no compromise. There is no position on which people are so immovable as their religious beliefs. There is no more powerful ally one can claim in a debate than Jesus Christ, or God, or Allah, or whatever one calls this supreme being. But like any powerful weapon, the use of God's name on one's behalf should be used sparingly. The religious factions that are growing throughout our land are not using their religious clout with wisdom. They are trying to force government leaders into following their position 100 percent. If you disagree with these religious groups on a particular moral issue, they complain, they threaten you with a loss of money or votes or both. I'm frankly sick and tired of the political preachers across this country telling me as a citizen that if I want to be a moral person, I must believe in 'A,' 'B,' 'C,' and 'D.' Just who do they think they are? And from where do they presume to claim the right to dictate their moral beliefs to me? And I am even more angry as a legislator who must endure the threats of every religious group who thinks it has some God-granted right to control my vote on every roll call in the Senate. I am warning them today: I will fight them every step of the way if they try to dictate their moral convictions to all Americans in the name of 'conservatism.' " Now there was a man with principles and spine! What he said then is so applicable today. In your heart, you know he's right! Gilligan |
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"Scout" wrote in message "Capt. Mooron" wrote in message True to the word... Where are these men when you need them the most.... It's because they're gone that we do. The era of politicians with principle and steel is gone. I fear we're going to be assaulted increasingly by those for whom campaign funds and special interests are their gods, and outright lies are their truths. Max |
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In article et,
Gilligan wrote: Here's a quote from Barry Goldwater: on every roll call in the Senate. I am warning them today: I will fight them every step of the way if they try to dictate their moral convictions to all Americans in the name of 'conservatism.' " Do we have no honorable and electable politicians today? Bush is certainly not honorable, and Kerry, while better than Bush, may not be electable. -- Jonathan Ganz (j gan z @ $ail no w.c=o=m) http://www.sailnow.com "If there's no wind, row." |
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In article et,
Gilligan wrote: Dead people have been elected before. Just look at the dead guy in Missouri a few years ago. He still won. Yeah, Asscroft lost to a dead guy. -- Jonathan Ganz (j gan z @ $ail no w.c=o=m) http://www.sailnow.com "If there's no wind, row." |
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In article et,
Maxprop wrote: The era of politicians with principle and steel is gone. I fear we're going to be assaulted increasingly by those for whom campaign funds and special interests are their gods, and outright lies are their truths. Max, yet you support a guy who derided McCain for being unpatriotic, who in my opinion, comes closest to being honorable and electable. -- Jonathan Ganz (j gan z @ $ail no w.c=o=m) http://www.sailnow.com "If there's no wind, row." |
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Gilly,
I thought the world of Barry but there were time when he was really wrong ad couldn't see it. Do you believe he was right on his willing to use "the Bomb?" |
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