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Re: Newt - Its integrity stupid!

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From: rcf
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00
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On Thu, 26 Dec 1996 15:14:56 GMT, davekle@city-net.com wrote:

>gary@dialnet.net (Z) wrote:
>
>>>Where are our great men?
>
>>Our great men?  Why would anyone what to into public service in the
>>political arena and be subjected to the scrutiny, lies  and rumors
>>that unfortunately comes with the territory in this day an age.
>
>>F. Prefect
>
>What kind of man would be attracted to serve in our federal government
>which doesn't abide by the strict limitation of power as established
>by the Constitution?
>
>Answer: Men who want to gain wealth and power through the use of
>government force and at the expense of the citizenry.

Well, I certainly hope there are a fair amount of children out there
who read the above.  Not only is it a great example of libertarian
gibberish, it's also one of the best examples of a straw dog
indictment I've yet seen.  Thank god kids have this means of learning
to recognize a bullshit argument.

=Bob
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From: rcf@inetworld.net
Subject: Re: Newt - Its integrity stupid!
Date: 1996/12/28
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