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To: KonKilo who wrote (27178)8/26/2006 3:03:17 PM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 541954
 
But it does not threaten to topple us as a republic the way that the WOT does.

FWIW, I think that's exaggerated. While they've gone off in some iffy directions, they've done so gingerly, not pushing beyond the point where they have at least a plausible explanation if not a persuasive one, one that can be stated with a straight face. What they've done may make people itch, but it's not enough to send folks rushing for the exits. Toppling the republic takes a lot more than what has been done so far.



To: KonKilo who wrote (27178)8/28/2006 11:28:04 AM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 541954
 
Neither situation provides any serious threat to topple the republic.