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4. The 2nd paragraph is way off the mark. Government secrecy

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Fri Jun 23, 2017, 08:07 PM

Jun 2017

about an attack upon our democratic republic means the citizenry does not have the information needed to protect ourselves and defend the constitution.

The government is not our babysitter. Citizens in a Democratic Republic are not subjects.

The powerlessness so many of us feel come from not knowing the facts.

Warnings and other information going to the state officials needed to also be delivered to us- in a formal and serious manner, similar to JFK's address to the public about the USSR missiles in Cuba.

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Slate - important - "Obama Did What He Had to Do". (Read and let's discuss) [View all] NRaleighLiberal Jun 2017 OP

He did what he thought best for the country. And will agonize over it forever. Patriot. nt Persisted Jun 2017 #1

After 8 years experience with the GOP? leftstreet Jun 2017 #2

Did anyone in the government know about this besides Obama? Not Ruth Jun 2017 #3

The 2nd paragraph is way off the mark. Government secrecy delisen Jun 2017 #4

Agreed, "faith in the system" doesn't mean concealing problems. unblock Jun 2017 #6

well said. delisen Jun 2017 #10

It's a good article, thanks nrl uppityperson Jun 2017 #5

I Disagree with that entire premise oxbow Jun 2017 #7

I think it's safe to say that Obama misjudged ... GeorgeGist Jun 2017 #8

What democracy? There is none...... kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2017 #9

No. Obama made his mistake in 2009 with Fox News; GOP media prevented him from going live. sharedvalues Jun 2017 #11