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In reply to the discussion: The devil, is as always, in the details. [View all]JHB
(38,237 posts)38. For a few it's deliberate bellyaching; plenty of others are knee jerk...
...with emphasis on the jerk. A Democrat (and especially Obama) pushed for it, so it's "socialism" and therefore equal to a Stalinist police state.
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It's a big wide board. I suggest you focus on your own positive posts and leave off the personal
Luminous Animal
Jan 2013
#2
Today, perhaps. And the Patriot act will never be used for anything but catching terrorists.
Demo_Chris
Jan 2013
#50
Really, equating the Patriot Act with a bill that will save lives? George Bush probably thanks you.
JaneyVee
Jan 2013
#51
well as someone who pays $925 in insurance every month, THEY BETTER FIX IT FAST!
liberal_at_heart
Jan 2013
#23
No, you have addressed what you would like the issue to be while ignoring the problem. n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2013
#52