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Tierra_y_Libertad

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6. In a democracy the people are not supposed to "trust" politicians.

Reply to Luminous Animal (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 12:13 PM

Jan 2012

"History has tried to teach us that we can't have good government under politicians. Now, to go and stick one at the very head of government couldn’t be wise." Mark Twain

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Amnesty International on NDAA: ""Trust me" is not enough of a safeguard" [View all] Luminous Animal Jan 2012 OP

Bingo. mmonk Jan 2012 #1

I'm not even sure he trusts himself. Autumn Jan 2012 #2

"my Administration will not authorize the indefinite military detention without trial of American a simple pattern Jan 2012 #5

Papers please! quinnox Jan 2012 #3

This hatred of Obama is getting out of hand. comipinko Jan 2012 #4

This betrayal by Obama is getting out of hand Remember Me Jan 2012 #19

LOL, forgot to add: " sarcasm" comipinko Jan 2012 #20

In a democracy the people are not supposed to "trust" politicians. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2012 #6

Time to throw Amnesty International under the bus Ichingcarpenter Jan 2012 #7

Amnesty International is a Paulite. Luminous Animal Jan 2012 #8

*wiping screen* i_sometimes Jan 2012 #13

Kick. Luminous Animal Jan 2012 #9

K&R (nt) T S Justly Jan 2012 #10

what if it is s-s-s-sung s-s-s-s-softly hfojvt Jan 2012 #11

Oh, I loved watching that movie with my daughter when she was little! Luminous Animal Jan 2012 #17

AI goes under da bus! Odin2005 Jan 2012 #12

They're just jealous! n/t QC Jan 2012 #14

Boy the last time we heard a similar phrase was from the bankers. midnight Jan 2012 #15

"Serious Reservations", but signs it anyway. bvar22 Jan 2012 #16

I have no idea theaocp Jan 2012 #18

k and r SpiralHawk Jan 2012 #21

K&R Wind Dancer Jan 2012 #22