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3. Our national religion does not yield to rational analysis

Reply to Purveyor (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 12:46 PM

Feb 2012

The High Church of Redemptive Violence demands our sacrifice. Whether it makes sense or not is beyond our purview as mere mortals. We must listen to the high priests of the church, and trust their inerrant and ineffable judgment. Unless you want the terrorists to win. And you don't want that, do you???

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In politics, rationality is considered a liability..unlike flag waving bluster. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2012 #1

Again, calling something that isn't "A Debate". DCKit Feb 2012 #2

Our national religion does not yield to rational analysis gratuitous Feb 2012 #3

The saving grace this time (unlike in 2003) Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2012 #4

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Our totally "underserved" reputation as a peaceful country. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2012 #9

Yes, Nuttery FogerRox Feb 2012 #10