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WestStar

(202 posts) Thu Jul 4, 2013, 12:12 PM Jul 2013

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A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant,

is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

The Declaration of Independence: A Transcription

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html

Know him by his actions not by his intentions.

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A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, (Original Post) WestStar Jul 2013 OP

And You Are Calling Whom A Tyrant, Sir...? The Magistrate Jul 2013 #1

George III Duckwraps Jul 2013 #4

Well, you can apply it to anyone you want to, Madam WestStar Jul 2013 #5

Does this post have a hidden meaning? hrmjustin Jul 2013 #2

Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing. WestStar Jul 2013 #3

OP Fail warrior1 Jul 2013 #6

The Magistrate

(95,244 posts)

1. And You Are Calling Whom A Tyrant, Sir...?

Reply to WestStar (Original post)

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 12:17 PM

Jul 2013

"Enquiring minds want to know!"

Duckwraps

(206 posts)

4. George III

Reply to The Magistrate (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 12:46 PM

Jul 2013

WestStar

(202 posts)

5. Well, you can apply it to anyone you want to, Madam

Reply to The Magistrate (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 03:02 PM

Jul 2013

If the slipper fits and all that.

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)

2. Does this post have a hidden meaning?

Reply to WestStar (Original post)

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 12:18 PM

Jul 2013

WestStar

(202 posts)

3. Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing.

Reply to hrmjustin (Reply #2)

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 12:35 PM

Jul 2013

It's time we all reach out for something new,
That means you too.
You say you want a leader,
But you can't seem to make up your mind.
I think you better close it,
And let me guide you to the purple rain.

Prince Rogers Nelson

warrior1

(12,325 posts)

6. OP Fail

Reply to WestStar (Original post)

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 03:05 PM

Jul 2013

This country does not have a fucking prince.

We have elected officials by the people.

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