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Perhaps I'm naive, but I am not worried about these folks. Democracy is a great system to keep the extremists of any particular "ism" from exerting undue influence. My feeling is that the checks and balances exist -- and if I ever find myself at odds with the vast majority of my fellow countrymen, then I'll either need to begin a princpled fight or find a new home.
I would like to believe that, but I have seen the influence of the Project for a New American Century (Welcome to the Project for the New American Century). I did make a comment in the 9/11 thread.

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Jack, why even bother replying.


BTW - his son was also killed, hence no descendants.

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