"I solemnly swear to uphold and defend the Constitution"

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  1. #1
    "I solemnly swear to uphold and defend the Constitution"
    How many US presidents do you think have kept this oath?
     
    guru-seo, Dec 8, 2007 IP
  2. kingjacob

    kingjacob Peon

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    #2
    George Washington ;)
     
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  3. Briant

    Briant Peon

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    None lately. And the PTB want to keep it that way, hence their fear of Ron Paul.
     
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  4. iggysick

    iggysick Guest

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    Speaking about presidents and all other politicians I don't think it's exclusive US problem. All other politicians all over the world are kind same and that's sad.
     
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  5. guerilla

    guerilla Notable Member

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    It's the voters faults. People don't hold their politicians accountable and continue to vote based on a popularity contest with promises of more free stuff.
     
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    Rub3X Well-Known Member

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    That's cause generally people who seek power generally aren't the ones who should have it. See: Cops and tasers.
     
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  7. guru-seo

    guru-seo Peon

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    How true indeed isn't it? Cops and power is another issue that is truly fascinating to be explored and analyzed.
     
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  8. GTech

    GTech Rob Jones for President!

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    #8
    Many.

    Next question:

    Have you ever taken that oath? Have you ever done anything for your country besides sit around and bitch, whine, moan and complain about it?

    Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.

    What have you done for your country, guru-seo? Or are you one of those that believe you are owed something for nothing?
     
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    ncz_nate Well-Known Member

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    "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."

    i'm campaigning for ron paul.. so he can REALLY do something for our county.;)
     
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  10. guru-seo

    guru-seo Peon

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    What have I done for my country? I'll keep the list short and sweet.
    1. I've been paying taxes on my hard earned money since I was 15yrs old. No questions asked.
    2. I give to charity every year.
    3. I never voted for BUSH
    4. I will vote for Ron Paul.

    No need to question my contributions as they are countless. I'm a responsible individual, who has never broken the law, who has employed a lot of LEGAL people, paid my taxes, never cheated anybody and I don't need to join the army to serve my country. You can serve your country in countless ways.

    I can tell you how you can not support your country though: if you support terror, torture, abuse of human rights, illegal wars then you are not a true American. I think we all know what you Gtech have done for your country.
     
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  11. GTech

    GTech Rob Jones for President!

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    Thank you. As I suspected, you've done nothing for your country besides sit around in the safety and comfort of your apartment ceaselessly whining, moaning, bitching and attacking your country. Everyone pays taxes. It's not voluntary. Giving to terrorist charities is not supporting your country. Voting is not serving your country, it's a right you have that others have given their life for you to have.

    As for cheating someone, stealing content and then lying about it might be considered as "cheating."
     
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  12. grab my heat

    grab my heat Banned

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    GTech falls under the category of extremeist nationalist.

    Nationalism is a component of other political ideologies, and in its extreme form, fascism. However, it is not accurate to simply describe fascism as a more extreme form of nationalism. Nor is it generally correct to describe non-extreme nationalism as a lesser form of fascism. Fascism in the general sense, and the Italian original, were marked by a strong combination of ethnic nationalism and state nationalism like the British National Party, often combined with a form of economic and ethical socialism. That was certainly evident in Nazism. However, the geopolitical aspirations of Adolf Hitler are probably better described as imperialist and, to a lesser degree, colonialist because Nazi Germany ultimately ruled over vast areas where there was no historic German presence (imperialism) with intentions to eventually populate many of the conquered territories with ethnic Germans (colonialism). The Nazi state was so different from the typical European nation-state, that it was sui generis (requires a category of its own).

    Extreme nationalism has also promoted terrorism, such as the terrorism of ETA or Terra Lliure in Basque Country and Catalonia, both Spanish regions.

    So effectively, Gtech is a terrorist.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationalism#Extremism
     
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  13. guerilla

    guerilla Notable Member

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    Gtech sees all non-military Americans as traitors. Nothing new here.

    He served in Germany during peacetime. Not exactly Rambo if you know what I mean.
     
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  14. GTech

    GTech Rob Jones for President!

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    That is not correct, guerilla. I see those that ceaselessly attack America, have never started a single positive thread out of 10s, maybe hundreds, those that sympathize with terrorists, for what they are.

    If people are ashamed of that, they should stop telling others on an open forum about who they support and who they do not.

    You are correct. I did serve my country. I don't sit around tearing it down every day.
     
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  15. grab my heat

    grab my heat Banned

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    If you support the Iraq war and haven't served there, you aren't a true American.
     
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    GRIM Prominent Member

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    Yet 'his guy' is against water boarding and wants Gitmo closed, suddenly that's not sympathizing for terrorists as Gtech would call anyone with the same stance :rolleyes:
    He supports someone who has the same position as those he hates!
     
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  17. guru-seo

    guru-seo Peon

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    Indeed. Gtech beats his chest and crowns himself king. Gtech let others credit you if deserved, don't credit yourself. You are not a modest individual nor are you a patriotic American. You are a traitor, a racist and a coward. You resort to attacking anyone and everyone with false accusations and lies. If you are such a "patriot" why aren't you or your kids in Iraq spreading "freedom" and protecting our country, since "cowards" like me are too busy making a living and giving your kids an education and a job and creating business opportunities for lots of people?
     
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  18. guerilla

    guerilla Notable Member

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    I remember GTech rationalizing torture some time back. I know if it was RP, GTech would be claiming that he's going to cause America to surrender.

    But since it is Huckabee, a different man with the same ideas, now all of a sudden it has legitimacy.

    Might have been better off on the Duncan Hunter bandwagon.
     
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  19. GTech

    GTech Rob Jones for President!

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    RP would have America surrender. He's already blamed America first for just about everything wrong in the world. Although, when it comes to blacks, he has no problem calling it differently.

    Of course, you probably overlooked the part where I disagree with him on this. That may explain the dishonesty in your last post. Should I expect more, from people who are kinder to terrorists than their own country? Probably not, huh? ;)
     
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  20. Lemon116

    Lemon116 Active Member

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    #20
    Another great post from a great guy
    Oops you see, I was mistaken :D

    Your words are worth gold :D

    Cheers duamsbs
     
    Lemon116, Dec 9, 2007 IP