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"Try and stay away from the idea that the government is, or should be, God. "

Bowser — 9/24/2005 6:22:56 PM (archived)

As in Iraq??!!

Funny. Conservatives believe government should fight wars, kill people, but not help it's citizens.

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Something to keep in mind... - Tom Brosz - 9/23/2005 8:45:27 PM
- PS, for someone who is admonishing others not to want an god-like government - DL - 9/26/2005 3:06:41 PM
- This is the most dangerous defense of inadequacy I have ever heard - DL - 9/26/2005 3:05:07 PM
  - well said - Daniel - 9/26/2005 3:12:47 PM
- How about the government should be halfway competent...? - R.L. - 9/26/2005 5:35:33 AM
  - Halfway competent - Tom Brosz - 9/26/2005 3:25:50 PM
    - Anecdotal evidence? - alcaray - 9/26/2005 4:43:08 PM
    - Doing an end-zone dancd at the 50th yard line on a 4th down looks just as stupid here as it would in an actual game. Nor will it put any points on the board. - DL - 9/26/2005 3:31:50 PM
      - Really? Don't think I didn't notice you moving the goalposts. - Tom Brosz - 9/26/2005 4:03:50 PM
        
        Also, PS - DL - 9/26/2005 4:37:36 PM
        
        Back to bullshit again - DL - 9/26/2005 4:33:02 PM
        
        thats the 27 through to before sept1st (n/t) - . - 9/26/2005 5:03:51 PM
  - no wonder this place seems empty lately - Daniel - 9/26/2005 3:09:56 PM
- "Try and stay away from the idea that the government is, or should be, God. " - Bowser - 9/24/2005 6:22:56 PM
- The closer you work with people in government... - SDAI-Tech1 - 9/24/2005 12:43:09 AM

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