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Old 08-28-2005, 04:09 PM   #26
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Whereas I think America is taking a step backwards, and the fault lies with Bush and Co. and their being responsible - through the politics of fear and arrogance - for the reduction of civil liberties of my American friends (especially the erosion of the 4th amendment). They may even be some things I strongly dislike about the US (hate is too strong a word for what I feel), however, overall, I'm rather fond of the US.
that's funny cuz i tend to think america is finally moving forward again, small steps to reverse the bullshit forced unto the country by minority special interest groups. finally, there's some push back and surprise, surprise - those who freak out at with the concept of personal responsibility are pissed off.

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You know there's even some things I think are badly phrased and even wrong about your constitution, but overall, it's pretty cool.
heh. you live in england, correct? we left your country and solidified it in writing. 'nuff said.

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On what you were saying about the governement, the government is a small part of what America is, heck, hating your governement doesn't mean you hate America, it means you hate a part of it. Afterall, the Declaration of Independance says "We the people", no "We the elected representatives of the people" even though you're a Republic.
true - hating the government is only hating a small part of america. i don't hate the government and even if you do, honestly - what does that matter? that's like me saying i dislike tony blair, even though i don't. the bottom line is - who cares?

i don't live in england. you don't live in america. no disrespect intended, pete since i don't know you but your opinion about my country's government essentially amounts to a fart in the wind.
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