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I take it that you're the remarkably mature fellow who decided to go over to my blog and tell me to "F-CK OFF" today?
My goodness, such rage! I'd watch my blood pressure, if I were you.
The Republicans have amply demonstrated what happens to people who sacrifice their principles on the alter of the leader principle. You may consider the Constitution to be negotiable; I don't. So Obama has lost my vote and my support. But why do you find that so terribly threatening? Are you afraid that there are others out there who feel the same way? I doubt that there are enough to make a difference, unfortunately.
Try not to panic. The odds are that your precious Leader will still win the election. But you may find that when a politician proves that their principles are negotiable even before they're elected, they're not likely to become less corrupt after taking office.
The Democratic leadership is leading America down the same crooked garden path as the Republicans - just a little more slowly. I've already seen where that path leads. Sorry, but I'm not going to help ruin this country. It had some fine ideals, once.
And I, for one, really liked the Fourth Amendment. You should read it some time.
