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To: Alighieri who wrote (416848)	9/12/2008 6:50:32 PM
From: longnshort	1 Recommendation Respond to of 1579027

Ain'i Palin something ' Today these basic religious ideas are challenged by atheism and materialism: at home in the cynical philosophy of many of our intellectuals, abroad in the doctrine of collectivism, which sets up the twin pillars of atheism and materialism as the official philosophical establishment of the State. Inspired by a deeply religious sense, this country, which has ever been devoted to the dignity of man, which has ever fostered the growth of the human spirit, has always met and hurled back the challenge of those deathly philosophies of hate and despair. We have defeated them in the past; we will always defeat them. How well, then, has DeTocqueville said: "You may talk of the people and their majesty, but where there is no respect for God can there be much for man? You may talk of the supremacy of the ballot, respect for order, denounce riot, secession--unless religion is the first link, all is vain." Our idealism had become tarnished, but extraordinary efforts were made to evoke it, and it is indubitably true that the great majority of Americans had strong convictions as to which side spoke for the right before our entry into the war. It is now in the postwar world that this idealism--this devotion to principle--this belief in the natural law--this deep religious conviction that this is truly God's country and we are truly God's people--will meet its greatest trial.

To: Alighieri who wrote (416848)	9/12/2008 7:12:12 PM
From: Joe NYC	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1579027

Al, Sorry, but there was huge national debate in 2002 about this document published by the bush admin...the country was shocked and concerned...I think inode is playing dumb...he knows what it is. Can you point me to this document? Joe

To: Alighieri who wrote (416848)	9/12/2008 7:16:04 PM
From: Joe NYC	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1579027

Al, Sorry, but there was huge national debate in 2002 about this document published by the bush admin...the country was shocked and concerned...I think inode is playing dumb...he knows what it is. You must know more than most commentators out there. This guy isn't quite sure how to define himself in 4 page article: washingtonpost.com Joe

To: Alighieri who wrote (416848)	9/12/2008 7:30:46 PM
From: i-node	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1579027

Sorry, but there was huge national debate in 2002 about this document published by the bush admin...the country was shocked and concerned...I think inode is playing dumb...he knows what it is. The argument is bogus; she probably didn't know what Gibson meant by it, but neither you nor anyone else did, either. The term has been used loosely, and frankly, the term "doctrine" can be applied to any non-codified law or policy. In the case of the Bush Doctrine, it has been used in numerous contexts. First used by Krauthammer a month after Bush took office, it has had meanings pertaining to the one Gibson cited, as well as several others. Gibson's is not the most commonly thought-of definition. Gibson may have felt quite smart with his game of gotcha reporting, but it is quite obvious now that Palin came out of the interview in one piece. I do believe that she looked nervous and that is not good for her as her confidence and self-assuredness is what won the hearts of the American People. But she'll get better with each successive interview, even though they will continue to try to make her look like a fool. The one thing they can't get past is the fact that she is more qualified than Obama for the job. Fortunately, it just isn't necessary for McCain to be telling us that, as it has become painfully obvious to most people by now.