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In reply to the discussion: Spain may be nearing revolution. (Added videos)(Added livestreams, Sept. 26) [View all]tama
(9,137 posts)33. To quote:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security
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Spain may be nearing revolution. (Added videos)(Added livestreams, Sept. 26) [View all]
Fire Walk With Me
Sep 2012
OP
I'm not arguing about a theoretical capacity to change. I'm simply saying you can't shut out
villager
Sep 2012
#7
So... an economic collapse in a European country would have no more consequence to you
villager
Sep 2012
#9
The RW fallacy is the one you buy into: "I'm an American, I'm immune from events 'over there,'" etc.
villager
Sep 2012
#11
okay. So just to be clear: An economic collapse in a European country will have *no effect on you*
villager
Sep 2012
#14
That it means I like having a safe environment, and I believe in public order?
a geek named Bob
Sep 2012
#19
if it's stereotypical "Asian" style, I have to start writing 108 poems about you...
a geek named Bob
Sep 2012
#29
Spain is in trouble. Note that with the loss of the ice cap in about four years
Fire Walk With Me
Sep 2012
#4
If they could kindly hold off until my sister and BIL get back from their vacation in
kestrel91316
Sep 2012
#13
Someone do me a favor and put an alert on the clown who said upthread
Fire Walk With Me
Sep 2012
#22