So You Say You Want a Revolution...

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Wednesday June 27, 2007 · 10:40 AM PDT

2007/06/27 · 10:40

...well you know we all want to change the world. (Beatles)

"Experience hath shown, that even under the best forms (of government) those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny" - Jefferson

Can we look at today's headlines and have any doubt of Jefferson's wisdom? Naturally Jefferson spoke often about the justifications for revolution as he was himself a revolutionary.

As we approach the anniversary of Jefferson's death on July fourth, I suggest that we review his words and how they may apply to this county's current state.

If you agree, follow me below the fold.

alonewolf

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Wednesday June 20, 2007 · 5:44 AM PDT

2007/06/20 · 05:44

How could a Republican Party that fought the bloodiest war in American history against southern states rights secessionists become the enemy of all they stood for? How, you might ask did the solid Democratic South become the solid Republican South?

The slide began in earnest with the election of 1912. Former president Teddy Roosevelt decided to run for president again because Taft*, Roosevelt’s hand picked successor, had become a stooge for the powerful big business interests** in the Republican Party. Although Roosevelt won the majority of primaries (a minority of delegates were chosen by primaries back then), a back room deal gave the Republican nomination to Taft. The U.S. Progressive Party (AKA Bull Moose Party) was formed and Roosevelt was selected as their nominee. The progressive wing of the Republican Party followed Teddy. Wilson (D) won the 1912 election, Teddy Roosevelt (P) finished second and Howard Taft (R) finished a distant third.

...and so the tale begins...

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Monday June 18, 2007 · 3:32 PM PDT

2007/06/18 · 15:32

In the Bush administration's on going war against our free press and our constitution, the Bush Justice Department attacked a proposed shield law that would extend the right to protect sources to bloggers. Clearly the progressive blogging advantage my good friend gatordem has been talking about is scaring the GOP.

WASHINGTON--The Bush administration on Thursday blasted a congressional proposal that would shield a broad swath of news gatherers, including some bloggers, from revealing their confidential sources.

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The Bush "just us" Department would not attack extending the shield law to bloggers if progressives were not in the lead. They sure don't mind it covering the right wing talk radio folks.

Their stated fear (fear is always involved) is that someone could video tape a terrorist (their favorite fear) making a threat and that someone would be shielded.

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